Zijkant van koets 1675 - 1748

"Zijkant van koets" (Side of a Coach), created between 1675-1748 by Dutch artist Moritz Bodenehr, is an etching that showcases a detailed design for the side panel of a coach. This intricate piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, highlights the intricate details and grandeur of 18th-century carriage design. The engraving features elaborate Rococo ornamentation, cherubs, and a central cartouche, all intricately intertwined with a delicate balance of symmetry and asymmetry. Bodenehr's mastery of line and detail is evident in this masterful example of Baroque ornamentation, a style characterized by its ornate and theatrical flourishes.