Plafonddecoratie met in het midden een leeg ovaal veld 1614

This print, titled "Plafonddecoratie met in het midden een leeg ovaal veld," is a decorative design for a ceiling created in 1614 by the Italian artist Cesare Domenichi. The elaborate engraving features an oval space surrounded by an intricate frame composed of swirling, acanthus-like leaves and floral motifs. This design, typical of the Baroque period, exemplifies the era's interest in ornate and dynamic ornamentation. The print's blank oval suggests its purpose as a template or design for a ceiling panel, potentially for a church or aristocratic residence. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.