Two Table Designs 1565 - 1570

This engraving by Jacques Androuet du Cerceau, titled "Two Table Designs", is an example of the detailed and intricate designs that characterized Renaissance furniture. Created between 1565-1570, this work features two table bases, one adorned with scrolling foliage and the other with a mythical creature holding the table top. Du Cerceau, known for his architectural and decorative designs, captures the elegance and sophistication of the period in these small-scale drawings, which were likely intended for patrons seeking inspiration for their homes.