Artwork
Livre de Tables
Livre de Tables is an ink print by the Baroque artist Pierre Lepautre. It dates from 1702 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Livre de Tables is an etching created by Pierre Lepautre in 1702.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a collection of ornate silver tableware on a decorative shelf, featuring pitchers, cups, and bowls with elaborate handles. The image showcases luxury items, likely for a royal collection, highlighting the opulence of the era.
Technique & Style
The etching is characterized by precise lines and detailed ornamentation, reflecting the technical capabilities of the medium and the artistic style of the time.
Artist & collection
# 5 from " Livre second essais de gravjre " second book of Engraved Designs
Design for Daggers
Nouveaux Desseins de Pieds de Tables et de Vases et Consoles de sculpture en bois Inventes par le sieur Pineau sculpteur
# 3 from " Livre second essais de Gravjre "
Second book of Engraved Designs
Goblet with lid surmounted by a Roman soldier