Oeuvres. Vols. I-IV 1600 - 1700

Jean Le Pautre's *Oeuvres. Vols. I-IV* (1600 - 1700) is a set of four volumes of engravings depicting architectural and decorative designs. This specific engraving shows a detailed design for a decorative mantlepiece with putti and floral motifs. The intricate ornamentation and use of perspective exemplify the Rococo style, popular in France during the 17th and 18th centuries. This work, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcases the technical skill and artistry of Jean Le Pautre, a prominent French architect and engraver.