Cartouche met opdracht, leeuw, beer, Diana, nimf en jachthonden 1608 - 1621

This etching by Italian artist Antonio Tempesta features a cartouche, or decorative frame, adorned with figures and animals. The cartouche surrounds an inscription and a coat of arms. The inscription reads: “A. Il. Ill. Aff. E. Eccell. Sig. Co. Mos. Cels. Gio. Valerio, Duca di. Urbino. Prencipe di. Acquaviva. E. Conte di. Fermo. L’Idea del’ Ingegno, Sig. Gio.” This cartouche from 1608 to 1621, showcasing Tempesta's mastery of line and detail, is characteristic of Mannerist style and offers a glimpse into the decorative arts of the early 17th century.