Chimneys in the Italian Manner c. 1665

"Chimneys in the Italian Manner" is an etching by French artist Jean Le Pautre, created around 1665. The artwork depicts an elaborate fireplace design with an ornate mantle and a circular medallion featuring a chariot scene. The piece is characteristic of Le Pautre's architectural and ornamental designs, which often drew inspiration from Italian Renaissance styles. This print, now held at the Art Institute of Chicago, would have served as a model for artisans and architects during the 17th century. The detailed rendering of the fireplace design highlights the craftsmanship and decorative aesthetics prevalent in the Baroque period.