Gespen en een broche 1762

"Gespen en een broche" (Clasps and a Brooch) is an etching created in 1762 by Jean Guien, a French engraver known for his detailed depictions of jewelry and decorative arts. The artwork shows three designs for elaborate clasps and a brooch, all adorned with intricate Rococo-style ornamentation. The brooch is particularly eye-catching, featuring a large oval stone set within a delicate floral framework and topped with a crown, reflecting the fashionable tastes of the period. This print exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship and artistic sensibility of 18th-century jewelry design.