Titelblad: Nouveaux desseins d'Ornemens de Paneaux, Lambris, Carosse &c. before 1703

This is a title page from a book of ornamental designs created by the French artist Alexis Loir before 1703. The title page is a beautiful example of Rococo art, a style that flourished in France and Europe during the 18th century. This style is known for its intricate, flowing curves, its use of asymmetry, and the inclusion of playful, decorative elements like cherubs and floral motifs. Loir's design exemplifies these characteristics through its delicate scrollwork, playful cherubs, and delicate floral embellishments, which would have been used by artisans to create furniture, architecture, and other decorative objects. This page is now in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.