Hercules en Antaeus in medaillon te midden van acanthusranken 1660 - 1690

This intricate drawing by Paul Androuet Ducerceau, dated between 1660 and 1690, exemplifies the ornate style of the Baroque era. It features a central oval medallion depicting the mythological scene of Hercules wrestling Antaeus, framed by a lavishly designed border of swirling acanthus leaves and mythical creatures. This design, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, likely served as a model for decorative elements in architecture or furniture, reflecting the widespread influence of Ducerceau's work on the decorative arts of his time.