Fries met bladranken, kinderen en honden before 1678

This is an etching by Franz Ertinger, featuring leaf tendrils, children, and dogs. Notice the presence of putti, the chubby, winged infants so common in Renaissance and Baroque art. They're not merely decorative; these figures, like echoes of ancient Cupids and Erotes, embody love, desire, and the eternal cycle of life. Look at how they interact with the acanthus leaves, symbols of rebirth and immortality since ancient Greek times. These motifs are not confined to Ertinger's era; they resurface in various forms, adorning buildings, paintings, and sculptures across centuries. Think of Botticelli's "Birth of Venus," where similar figures frolic amidst the waves, or the elaborate ornamentation in Roman temples. Such consistent use underscores the enduring human fascination with themes of innocence, fertility, and the natural world. Each reappearance is a new layer of meaning, shaped by the cultural and psychological currents of its time. The image resonates because it awakens ancestral memories and taps into our shared human experience.