Furniture Design 1530 - 1585

Jacques Androuet Du Cerceau's "Furniture Design" is a detailed architectural drawing from the 16th century. The piece showcases a two-tiered cabinet design with intricate carvings and ornamentation. The upper tier features a central figure, likely a goddess, flanked by decorative columns and medallions. The lower tier is adorned with lions' heads, elaborate friezes, and additional medallions, demonstrating Du Cerceau's mastery of Renaissance decorative elements. The drawing, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers insight into the opulent furnishings of the period and Du Cerceau's influential role as a designer and architect.