Suggestion for the Decoration of Top Right Side of Portal, Plate 4 from 'Allerneueste Façon von Auszierungen zu Portalen' 1745 - 1755

This engraving by Jeremias Wachsmuth, dating from 1745-1755, is a plate from his "Allerneueste Façon von Auszierungen zu Portalen," a collection of architectural designs. The design, a detailed and intricate Rococo-style portal, showcases the ornate ornamentation characteristic of the period, with elaborate scrollwork and foliage motifs. This print, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves as a valuable historical document of the Rococo style, offering insights into the architectural trends of the 18th century.