Opdracht aan Nicolas Lambert in een ornamentele omlijsting 1713 - 1719

This etching by Bernard Picart (1673-1733) titled "Opdracht aan Nicolas Lambert in een ornamentele omlijsting" is a dedication to Nicolas Lambert, President of the Grand Chamber of the Parliament of Paris. The artwork, dated 1713-1719, features an ornate frame with a coat of arms at the top and a long inscription in a decorative font. This type of artwork, common in the Baroque period, was often used to honor individuals and demonstrate artistic skill. The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam houses this piece.