Copies after the 'Livre contenant passement de moresques' (plate 10) 1800 - 1900

This is a copy after a plate from Jacques Androuet du Cerceau's *Livre contenant passement de moresques*, a book of ornamental designs for architectural and decorative elements. This particular plate, plate 10, showcases a complex, interlacing design of stylized floral motifs, enclosed by a border of repeating geometric forms. Du Cerceau, a prominent French architect and designer during the Renaissance, was known for his innovative approach to ornament and his influence on decorative arts. This intricate pattern is characteristic of his work, reflecting the artistic spirit of the 16th century, with its interest in intricate detail and decorative motifs.