This engraving belongs to a series of twenty prints, all showing designs for goldsmiths and jewellers. They were engraved by René Boyvin, a French artist of the 16th century, after models by Rosso Fiorentino or more probably by his aid, Léonard Thiry. The ornament prints of this period are numerous; prints allowed the models to be more widespread so goldsmiths and jewellers everywhere could have access to the latest designs. This series, though dating from the middle of the 16th century, was published by Paul de la Houve, who worked in Paris in 1600. This shows the long-lasting success of this kind of engravings. This print forms a portion of a larger plate bearing, in its entirety, three designs for étuis. One of this design is also kept in the Victoria & Albert Museum; the other one is missing. This series, though dating from the middle of the 16th century, was published by Paul de la Houve, who worked in Paris in 1600. This shows the long-lasting success of this kind of engraving.