Vier liggende ovalen met putti op zeewezens 1573 - 1610

Christoph Jamnitzer’s “Vier liggende ovalen met putti op zeewezens” (1573-1610) is a detailed engraving that features four oval medallions with cherubs riding sea creatures. The meticulous detail of the cherubs, sea creatures, and the water they float on is characteristic of Jamnitzer's renowned work. This engraving, with its intricate details and Renaissance-inspired motifs, exemplifies Jamnitzer’s mastery of the engraver’s craft and the popularity of allegorical imagery in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.