Ontwerpen voor gevesten van zwaarden by Gabriel Huquier

Ontwerpen voor gevesten van zwaarden 1738 - 1749

comic strip sketch

quirky sketch

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

"Ontwerpen voor gevesten van zwaarden" (Designs for Sword Hilts) is an etching by Gabriel Huquier, dating from 1738 to 1749, and currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. The print depicts elaborate designs for sword hilts, likely created for the wedding of King Louis XV of France. Huquier’s designs showcase the refined taste of the Rococo era, evident in the intricate curves and floral motifs adorning the hilts. This intricate engraving exemplifies the artistry of 18th-century French decorative arts and offers a glimpse into the opulent aesthetic of the era.