Canopy Bed from 'Verscheyden Schrynwerck (...)' ['Plusieurs Menuiseries (...)'] 1658

This 1658 engraving by Paul Vredeman de Vries depicts an elaborate four-poster bed. The bed is heavily ornamented with classical details such as columns, a pediment, and a decorative crest. The intricate design features a variety of scrollwork, floral motifs, and grotesque figures, showcasing the artist's mastery of architectural and decorative elements. This print, from de Vries's series "Verscheyden Schrynwerck (...)" [Plusieurs Menuiseries (...)], is a testament to the intricate craftsmanship and opulent aesthetic of the Dutch Golden Age.