Habit d'Ixion: a man wearing a tonnelet with a sword in the belt, a turban with one large feather on his head, from 'New designs for costumes' (Nouveaux desseins d'habillements à l'usage des balets operas et comedies) 1716 - 1726

"Habit d'Ixion," a drawing by François Joullain, depicts a detailed costume design for the character Ixion, likely intended for a ballet, opera, or comedy production. Joullain, a French artist active in the early 18th century, specialized in costume design. The intricately detailed figure wears a tonnelet, a type of short jacket, and a turban with a single large feather, showcasing the flamboyant and theatrical styles of the era. This etching, a printmaking technique using an acid-resistant coating, captures the elegance and grandeur of 18th-century stage costuming.