Design for a Carved Mirror Frame (right side only) 1670 - 1690

This anonymous drawing, created between 1670 and 1690, is a design for a carved mirror frame. The drawing depicts a highly detailed and intricate design featuring a central figure amidst a framework of ornate foliage and scrolls. It demonstrates the ornate style of decorative art during this period. The drawing provides insight into the design process and the craftsmanship involved in creating such elaborate mirror frames. This piece, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, exemplifies the Baroque period's emphasis on lavish ornamentation and its influence on decorative arts.