Onderboezem met vierkant schilderij c. 1665 - 1670

This etching by Jean Lepautre, created around 1665-1670, depicts a design for a fireplace with a decorative mantelpiece and a framed painting. The central artwork features a classical scene, likely from mythology or history. Lepautre's design incorporates Baroque elements, characterized by elaborate ornamentation and a sense of movement, typical of the French style of the period. The etching, now held in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artistic and architectural tastes of 17th-century France. The detail of the design elements, like the scrolls, floral motifs, and the sculptures flanking the fireplace, highlights Lepautre's skill as a designer and draftsman.