Horizontale cartouche met slakkenhuizen 1657 - 1685

This anonymous etching, created between 1657 and 1685, is a fine example of Baroque ornamentation. The design features a symmetrical cartouche, a decorative element commonly used for framing, with a central oval space. The intricate details, like the swirling scrolls and the use of seashells, are characteristic of the period's interest in natural forms and a sense of dynamic movement. The etching's overall composition and intricate details demonstrate the artistic skill of its unknown creator. This piece is now part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum.