Cartouche, wapentrofee en krijgsgevangenen 1688 - 1698

This anonymous 17th-century etching, "Cartouche, wapentrofee en krijgsgevangenen," from the Rijksmuseum, showcases a Baroque style cartouche with a central oval frame. The intricate design features a laurel wreath, military trophies, and four nude figures, likely representing prisoners of war, highlighting the power and victory of the Dutch Republic in this period. The detailed depiction of the cartouche emphasizes the importance of the unknown subject it was intended to frame.