Ronde cartouche koeienkop 1584

This 1584 engraving, titled "Ronde cartouche koeienkop," depicts a heraldic cartouche featuring a bull's head. The bull's head is framed by a wreath, flanked by a pair of wings, and adorned with a decorative scroll. The cartouche itself is encircled by a wreath, and features the inscription "GVAS TECAN Re:". This small, anonymous work, measuring 67 mm in height and 52 mm in width, likely served as an illustration for a printed work of the period, showcasing the crest of a nobleman or official, and was likely meant to be part of a larger whole.