Copies after the 'Livre contenant passement de moresques' (plate 12) 1800 - 1900

This is a copy after a plate from Jacques Androuet du Cerceau's "Livre contenant passement de moresques" (Book Containing Moresque Passement), a collection of designs for decorative motifs. This particular design features an intricate circular pattern of intertwined leaves and tendrils, characteristic of the “Moresque” style, a European adaptation of Islamic art. This design would have been used for a variety of decorative purposes, including furniture, textiles, and architectural elements. The work is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.