Diverse ornamenten 1820

"Diverse ornamenten" is an 1820 engraving by Pierre-Nicolas Beauvallet. The print features a collection of decorative elements, including vases, shields, a helmet, a table leg, and a Gorgon's head, drawn in a precise and detailed style characteristic of Neoclassical art. Beauvallet was a prolific French artist who was known for his illustrations of classical motifs, which were often used as inspiration for decorative arts and architecture. This engraving, with its intricate details and emphasis on symmetry, is a testament to the Neoclassical aesthetic's influence on design in the early 19th century.