Onderboezem met buste van Romeinse keizer c. 1655 - 1657

This etching by Antoine (le jeune) Pierretz, dated c. 1655 - 1657, is a design for a fireplace. It features a Roman bust in a round frame at the top, surrounded by cherubs and elaborate architectural details. The design is symmetrical and balanced, incorporating scrolling foliage and a garland above the fireplace opening. The artist's use of fine lines and shading creates a sense of depth and realism in the drawing. This intricate engraving exemplifies the decorative and ornate style of 17th-century European architecture and design.