Vignettes pour les "Tablettes historiques, topographiques et physiques de Bourgogne" 1755

"Vignettes pour les 'Tablettes historiques, topographiques et physiques de Bourgogne'" is a series of four etchings by Gabriel de Saint-Aubin, created in 1755. The series, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Saint-Aubin's mastery of etching. The vignettes feature allegorical imagery, with cherubs and other figures representing the historical, topographical, and physical aspects of the Burgundy region in France. These detailed and intricate engravings, showcasing his meticulous detail and skillful use of line, serve as illustrations for the aforementioned publication.