Cartouches met moresken en zwijnskoppen 1555 - 1560

This 16th century print from the Rijksmuseum, titled "Cartouches met moresken en zwijnskoppen," is an anonymous design for decorative frames, most likely intended for use in book printing. The work features two elaborate cartouches, both displaying complex interlacing patterns of ornate foliage and stylized figures, including grotesque figures and animals. These designs are typical of the Renaissance style and were widely used for decorative purposes in books, paintings, and architecture.