Collection of 146 plates of Costume 1683 - 1695

This is a print from a collection of 146 plates of costume, created by Jean Berain between 1683 and 1695. It shows the design of the costume of an "Officier du Roy" or "Officer of the King." This detailed depiction reflects the fashion and style of the late 17th-century court in France. The print is an example of the French Baroque artistic style that emphasized ornamentation, detail, and a sense of grandeur. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this print.