Bassin en mobiele waterfontein in cartouche c. 1657 - 1661

"Bassin en mobiele waterfontein in cartouche" is an etching created by Jean Lepautre, a prominent French artist of the 17th century, around 1657-1661. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases a detailed design featuring a fountain basin, a large decorative vase, and figures in a classical setting. Lepautre's meticulous attention to detail and the use of elaborate ornamentation characteristic of the Baroque style is evident in this print. This etching likely served as a design proposal for a decorative fountain, reflecting the grand and ornate aesthetic of the era.