Furniture Design 1565 - 1570

This detailed architectural design for a piece of furniture, created by Jacques Androuet du Cerceau in the mid-16th century, exemplifies the intricate ornamentation popular during the Renaissance. The design features two arched openings flanked by columns and ornate pilasters, topped by a complex frieze and a central figure. Du Cerceau's meticulous attention to detail, exemplified by the finely rendered decorative motifs, reveals the influence of the classical revival, as seen in the use of scrolling foliage and geometric patterns. The drawing, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the artistry and craftsmanship of French furniture design during the period.