Twee cherubijnen naast lier before 1716

This etching, “Twee cherubijnen naast lier”, created by Nicolas Pierre Loir before 1716, showcases the artist’s skill in depicting ornate Baroque ornamentation. The composition features two cherubs flanking a lyre, with their bodies entwined with serpentine forms and surrounded by intricate floral motifs. The piece is an example of decorative art, intended to enhance the aesthetic of a larger work or architectural element. Loir, a renowned French artist, specialized in etchings of this type, often creating designs for furniture, book illustrations, and architectural details.