Vuurbok met vaas 1772 - 1779

"Vuurbok met vaas" (Fireback with a Vase) is a design for a fireplace by French artist Jean Pelletier, created between 1772 and 1779. It is a detailed engraving depicting a decorative fireback with an ornate vase. This artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection and showcases the artist's focus on architectural and decorative arts, highlighting the prevailing aesthetic of the Rococo period. The design's elaborate ornamentation, with its garlands, geometric shapes, and sculpted details, exemplifies the delicate beauty and playful spirit that characterized this era.