Vignet met allegorie op het Midden-Oosten 1770 - 1773

This etching, *Vignet met allegorie op het Midden-Oosten* (1770-1773) by Carel Jacob de Huyser, depicts an allegorical scene set in the Middle East. The central vignette features two figures, likely representing Middle Eastern people, in a landscape with pyramids in the distance. The scene is framed by an elaborate rococo cartouche filled with flora and fauna, including a camel, a lion, a crocodile, and a bird. These elements contribute to the exotic and fantastical atmosphere of the image. De Huyser was a Dutch artist, and this etching would have been produced as a decorative element for a book or other publication. The intricate detail and artistic skill of the composition demonstrate the popularity of rococo style in the 18th century.