Schoorsteenmantel met rocailles 1708 - 1724

"Schoorsteenmantel met rocailles" (1708-1724) is a detailed engraving by Johann Adam Delsenbach, a prominent German artist known for his architectural designs. The print showcases a lavish, rococo-inspired fireplace mantel, with intricate details like rocaille ornamentation (ornamental rockwork), volutes, and cherubs. The engraving is held in the Rijksmuseum and provides insight into 18th-century interior design trends. It is a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the aesthetics of the time, particularly the lavish and ornate style favored by the aristocracy.