Ornamental frieze with putti and intertwined snakes, from Recueil de Différentes Compositions Frises et Ornements dessinées et gravées à la manière du lavis par La Grenée le Juene Se trouve chez l'Auteur, au Louvre et chez Basan, rue et Hôtel Serpente A Paris, in an album containing Recueil de Compositions par Lagrenée Le Jeune (Collection of Compositions by Lagrenée the Younger) 1784

This engraving, titled "Ornamental frieze with putti and intertwined snakes," is a design by French artist Jean Jacques Lagrenée the Younger, dating back to 1784. The frieze features a decorative motif typical of the Neoclassical period with cherubic figures, intertwined snakes, and stylized foliage. The intricate detail and elegant composition, captured in the delicate lines of the engraving, reflect the aesthetic sensibilities of the late 18th century, highlighting the return to classical themes and forms after the Rococo period. This work, now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the decorative arts of the time, demonstrating the artist's skilled hand in capturing both the beauty of the natural world and the grace of human forms.