Ceiling Design, pl. 39 1645

This etching by Jacques LePautre, titled *Ceiling Design, pl. 39*, is a detailed and intricate design for a coffered ceiling. The central panel features a scene of a man, possibly a mythological figure, holding a serpent or dragon. This design is surrounded by a geometric pattern of squares and diamonds, each ornamented with intricate details including floral motifs, garlands, and grotesques. These elements reflect the popular decorative trends of the Baroque era and were likely meant to be used as inspiration for the decoration of ceilings in private homes or public buildings.