Pilasterdecoratie met dubbele acanthusrank by Jean Lepautre

Pilasterdecoratie met dubbele acanthusrank 1645 - 1682

natural stone pattern

rippled sketch texture

naturalistic pattern

pen drawing

old engraving style

crosshatching

pen-ink sketch

pen work

coloring book page

intricate and detailed

"Pilasterdecoratie met dubbele acanthusrank" (1645-1682) is an etching by the French artist Jean Lepautre. This design, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a detailed example of the elaborate ornamentation popular in the Baroque era, characterized by its swirling acanthus leaves and symmetrical composition. Lepautre, known for his decorative art, created this intricate pattern for use in architectural elements such as pilasters, highlighting the influence of classical motifs in 17th century design.