Langwerpige cartouche met twee vogels en slingers 1590

This anonymous 1590 print, "Langwerpige cartouche met twee vogels en slingers," is a fine example of decorative engraving. The intricate design features a central cartouche framed by scrolling foliage, and two birds perched on either side. The cartouche contains a Latin inscription from Ovid's "Metamorphoses," which adds a literary dimension to the piece. This print, with its emphasis on elaborate detail and elegant composition, showcases the high level of skill and artistry prevalent in 16th-century printmaking.