Hoekcartouche met rolwerk en drie schaalstokken 1606

This 1606 anonymous engraving, "Hoekcartouche met rolwerk en drie schaalstokken," is a decorative element that likely served as a corner piece for a larger map or document. The intricate design features a stylized scrollwork cartouche, incorporating a series of scales with numerical markings, suggesting a potential function related to measurement or cartography. The presence of the word "PARS" and the title "Gallica mill." further points to the possibility that the artwork was associated with a map of France. This small but detailed work showcases the skillful craftsmanship and artistic sensibilities of the anonymous engraver.