Design for a Wall Monument 1690 - 1723

This red chalk drawing by French artist René Charpentier is a design for a wall monument. The monument is composed of a central pillar with a roundel containing a portrait, flanked by two cherubs. One cherub holds a torch while the other holds a staff. The design is full of ornate details, characteristic of the Baroque style that flourished during Charpentier's lifetime. The monument, with its elaborate decoration, is a testament to the artist's skill in architectural design.