Ontwerpen voor onderdelen van musket of haakbus 1659

This intricate design sheet by Jean Berain, a renowned French decorative artist, showcases various ornate designs for musket and arquebus components. Created in 1659, it features a series of detailed drawings of decorative elements, including a lion's head, winged figures, and intricate scrolls. This sheet exemplifies the highly skilled craftsmanship and ornate aesthetic prevalent in 17th-century French design, offering a glimpse into the decorative arts of the period. The detailed drawings served as blueprints for artisans to execute these intricate designs on firearms, highlighting the fusion of practical function with aesthetic embellishment.