Twee piëdestallen met guirlandes 1636 - 1647

"Twee piëdestallen met guirlandes" (Two pedestals with garlands) is a 17th-century design for two marble pedestals created by Dutch artist Pieter de Bailliu, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. De Bailliu’s etching features two pedestals, each adorned with intricate carvings of classical elements. The square tops frame blank spaces that are likely intended for inscriptions. The pedestals are embellished with two reclining lions, garlands, and a depiction of an eagle resting on a nest, indicating a focus on natural elements. The drawing represents the meticulous work of the artist and provides insight into the ornamental styles popular during the Baroque period.