Cartouche met kalligrafie, bovenaan hangt een mascaron met horens 1569

This 1569 engraving by Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum is a beautiful example of a cartouche, a decorative element often used to frame text. The artwork is filled with intricate details, including a mascaron with horns at the top and winged figures on either side. The cartouche itself is adorned with a variety of ornate scrollwork and foliage, while the lower portion features a flowing calligraphic alphabet. This piece showcases the skillful craftsmanship and elaborate ornamentation characteristic of 16th-century decorative art.