Rocailles met landschappen 1731 - 1775

This engraving, "Rocailles met landschappen", was created by Emanuel Eichel, a Dutch artist, between 1731 and 1775. The artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and depicts a series of six rococo-style decorative elements, each featuring elaborate swirling forms, resembling rocaille, the French word for "rock." The intricately woven designs are set against simple backgrounds featuring landscapes, hinting at a connection to nature. This decorative style, popular in the 18th century, emphasized asymmetry and flowing lines, inspired by natural forms, and was widely used in architecture, furniture, and decorative arts.