Cartouche met kwabornament met guirlandes 1655

This intricate, oval-shaped cartouche, designed by Pieter Hendricksz. Schut in 1655, showcases the flourish of Dutch Baroque style. The frame is composed of scrolling, stylized foliage and fruit clusters, culminating in a grotesque face at the top. This design, held in the Rijksmuseum, would have been a model for decorative elements in architecture, furniture, or book illustrations of the time.