Cartouche met een wapen, rustend op latwerk boven een nis 1558 - 1630

This etching, titled "Cartouche met een wapen, rustend op latwerk boven een nis" by Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum, is a striking example of 16th and 17th-century decorative art. The intricate design, featuring a cartouche with a coat of arms, a window, and a variety of floral and animal motifs, is characteristic of the Renaissance style. The work's highly detailed and symmetrical composition demonstrates a keen eye for balance and ornamentation, a common feature of this era. Located in the Rijksmuseum, the etching serves as a testament to the creative spirit of the era and its fascination with symmetry and decorative detail.