Vogel op een ornamenteel monument 1725

"Vogel op een ornamenteel monument" (Bird on an Ornamental Monument), a 1725 etching by Bernard Picart, is a fine example of Rococo ornamentation. The piece features a central, ornate column topped by a bird, flanked by two winged beasts. The column itself is adorned with a bust, suggesting the monumentality of the subject. The detail and intricate design are characteristic of Picart's work, known for its graceful curves and playful elements. The print, housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Picart's mastery of the engraving technique.