Ontwerp voor een uithangteken 1693

"Ontwerp voor een uithangteken" (Design for a Signboard) is a design by Dutch Baroque artist Peter Paul Bouché, dated 1693. The black and white etching features a detailed and intricate design of a signboard, adorned with intertwining grapevines, cherubs, and ornate scrolling foliage. The design is likely intended to be used for a shop or tavern, referencing the abundance and celebration associated with grapes and wine. Bouché's design embodies the Baroque penchant for grandeur and opulence. The elaborate details of the design would have served as inspiration for craftspeople creating actual signboards during the 17th century.