[Small Bouquets Tied With A Ribbon] 1656 - 1699

"Small Bouquets Tied with a Ribbon" is a beautiful and delicate engraving created by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer between 1656 and 1699. It features a close-up view of a bouquet of flowers, primarily carnations, tied together with a ribbon. Monnoyer was a renowned French painter specializing in flower still lifes, and his detailed depiction of the flowers is a testament to his mastery of the genre. The engraving, a printmaking technique that uses an etched metal plate, captures the textures and forms of the flowers with remarkable precision. This artwork is a perfect example of the 17th-century Dutch and French fascination with botanical art and still life, showcasing the beauty of nature and the artist's technical prowess.