Targhe ed altri ornati di varie e capricciose invenzioni (Cartouches and other ornaments of various and capricious invention, page 4) 1773

"Targhe ed altri ornati di varie e capricciose invenzioni (Cartouches and other ornaments of various and capricious invention, page 4)" is an engraving by Jacob Floris from 1773, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The print depicts a highly decorative cartouche, a type of ornamental frame, filled with fantastical and grotesque elements. The cartouche is adorned with birds, plants, and a central figure with a crown, illustrating the popular grotesque style of the Renaissance period. This design, filled with intricate details, would have been a source of inspiration for architects and artists, particularly for its decorative use in furniture and architecture.