Console 1699 - 1726

This anonymous etching from 1699-1726 is a design for a console, a decorative wall-mounted shelf. The intricate detail and the use of light and shadow give the impression that the console is made of marble. The artist has meticulously depicted the scrollwork and curves of the console, demonstrating the refined tastes of the Baroque era. The piece would have been used as inspiration for artisans and architects seeking to create elegant and decorative interiors.