Figurative decoration with cartouche in the centre

Inventory number: CVH 102
Bollaert & Moortgat

Design (?) for a decorative motif: in the centre is a cartouche (for a coat of arms) flanked by volutes with putti and garlands of fruit; to the left and right are two large standing angels holding torches; as well as the cartouche, they are supporting a continuous horizontal upper part, in which two garlands of fruit and shells are incorporated.

Artist:

anonymous (Italy?), first half of the 17th century

Dating:

1600-1650

Material:

Brown ink on paper

Dimensions:

426 x 637 mm

Place:

Plantin-Moretus-Museum, Antwerp

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