Grotesken met figuur op rug van een hippocampus 1700 - 1725

This etching, titled "Grotesken met figuur op rug van een hippocampus" and created between 1700 and 1725 by Johann Adam Delsenbach, is a prime example of ornamental design. The piece features an elaborate arrangement of decorative elements, including cherubs, grotesques, and a figure riding a hippocampus. The intricate detail and playful nature of the design exemplify the Rococo style, a decorative art movement that originated in France in the early 18th century. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, highlights the artistic skill and decorative sensibilities of the period.