Design for a Frame Surmounted by a Lamp, Showing Two Alternative Ideas 17th - 18th century

This anonymous 17th-18th century drawing, "Design for a Frame Surmounted by a Lamp, Showing Two Alternative Ideas," exemplifies the Rococo style with its delicate, asymmetrical ornamentation. The artist sketched two possible designs for the frame, each featuring intricate scrolls, volutes, and a lamp-like element at the top. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses this small but detailed design study, highlighting the importance of decorative arts in the Rococo era.