Half plafond 1634 - 1716

comic strip sketch

pen drawing

mechanical pen drawing

pen illustration

pen sketch

old engraving style

junji ito style

pen-ink sketch

pen work

coloring book page

"Half plafond" is an etching by Nicolas Pierre Loir, dating from 1634-1716 and currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. This design for a ceiling detail, featuring intricate floral motifs, two putti flanking a vase, and an oval cartouche with a central figure, exemplifies the ornate architectural style prevalent in the 17th century. Loir's meticulous detailing, including the use of hatched lines for shading, reflects the mastery of engraving technique in this period.