Breed fries met moresken, in het midden een mascaron 1528 - 1580

This 16th-century woodcut, entitled "Breed fries met moresken, in het midden een mascaron," is an example of a decorative panel design, known as a frieze, featuring intricate interlacing patterns with a grotesque mask. This anonymous work from the Netherlands, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the intricate craftsmanship and artistic skill of the era. The repeating motif, known as moresque, was popular in the Renaissance, with its swirling vines and stylized floral elements influenced by Islamic art. The central mascaron, a grotesque face, adds a whimsical touch to the otherwise symmetrical design, creating a balance between the ordered and the chaotic.