Medaillonportret van een vrouw, op imitatie-rotskoralen standaard 1741

"Medaillonportret van een vrouw, op imitatie-rotskoralen standaard" (1741) is a terracotta sculpture by Jean-Baptiste (de Jonge) Janelle. The work depicts a woman's profile in an oval frame, surrounded by sculpted coral and seashells. The intricate details of the coral and the realistic depiction of the woman's features are characteristic of Janelle's style. The sculpture exemplifies the Rococo era's fascination with natural forms and the celebration of beauty and elegance. This piece, despite its small size, showcases Janelle's mastery of three-dimensional form, making it a striking example of Dutch 18th-century sculpture.