Ontwerp voor een ornamenteel plafond 1738 - 1749

"Ontwerp voor een ornamenteel plafond" (Design for an Ornamental Ceiling), a 1738-1749 etching by French artist Pierre Chenu (1730-1780), depicts a detailed design for a grand, ornate ceiling. Featuring cherubs, figures, and decorative elements, this intricate design offers insight into the artistic sensibilities of the Rococo period, which favored elaborate ornamentation and graceful curves. The design is likely intended for a grand salon or room for a royal patron. The etching is a testament to the meticulous artistry and craftsmanship of 18th-century France.