Helft van rechthoekig plafond 1634 - 1716

This etching, titled "Helft van rechthoekig plafond", is a design by Nicolas Pierre Loir for a rectangular ceiling. Created between 1634 and 1716, the design features ornate details including a central oval framed by a decorative border with beaded edges, flanked by cherubs, a central sun-like motif, and scrolling foliage. Loir's work exemplifies the French Baroque style, characterized by its dramatic use of light and shadow and ornate decorative elements. This etching, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides insight into architectural designs during the 17th century.