Guirlande tussen twee mascarons van bladranken 1596 - 1633

This print presents a garland between two mascarons, made by an anonymous artist. The mascarons, grotesque faces, are framed with foliage in the classical style. These motifs were prominent during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Observe how similar masks appear across various epochs, from ancient Roman architecture to the prows of ships, warding off evil. The garland, a symbol of celebration, echoes through time, adorning victors and marking sacred spaces. Consider the emotional resonance of these faces; the masks, seemingly frozen in expression, evoke a deep, perhaps subconscious, connection to our ancestors. These symbols have a cyclical journey, reappearing in new guises, their essence reformed by the passage of time and the collective psyche of humanity.