Onderboezem tussen twee muurpanelen before 1716

This panel design was etched by Jean Lepautre, showcasing the opulence of the Louis XIV era. Dominating the scene is the central cartouche, flanked by allegorical figures of women. These figures echo classical antiquity, often representing virtues or muses, and their presence here elevates the portrayed individual, suggesting noble qualities. The motif of framing a portrait with draped figures is not isolated; it resurfaces in Roman sarcophagi and Renaissance tapestries, each time reinforcing the subject's importance through borrowed grandeur. Even the garlands of fruit and flowers, seemingly decorative, carry weight. These symbols of abundance and prosperity were frequently used to subtly convey wealth. Consider the psychological weight: the urge to immortalize, to elevate through symbols. This very human desire transcends time, finding new expression in each age. It is a continuous thread through the labyrinth of cultural memory.