Festoen met een ananas in het midden before 1677

"Festoen met een ananas in het midden" is an etching by Francoys Dancx, a Dutch artist known for his decorative designs. Created before 1677, this small-scale print depicts a garland of fruit and foliage, including the central motif of a pineapple. This intricate and detailed artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates the influence of decorative and botanical art in the 17th century. It is a testament to Dancx’s skill in depicting the beauty of nature through meticulous engraving.