Design for a Pediment 1695 - 1705

This drawing, created by Bouget between 1695 and 1705, is a design for a pediment. It features a central female figure, likely a goddess, seated on a throne and holding a shield and spear. She is surrounded by cherubs and framed by a triangular pediment, a common architectural feature. This intricate design demonstrates the Baroque style's penchant for dramatic composition and theatrical ornamentation. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses this design drawing, offering a glimpse into the creative process of a 17th-century artist working in the field of architectural decoration.