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# 7from " Livre second essais de gravjre " Second book of Engraved Designs

Pierre Bourdon

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a page from a book of engraved designs. The page has a thin black border and aged off-white paper. There are seven designs in total. The largest design is in the center; it shows an ornate shield-like shape with curvilinear lines and floral patterns. There are two circular designs in the top corners; both feature intricate floral patterns. The bottom left corner contains a circular design with a floral pattern and a small ornate vase on a pedestal next to it. The bottom right corner contains another circular design with a floral pattern. The bottom center contains a small ornate vase on a pedestal. The top right corner contains a semicircular design with a floral pattern hanging from a ring. There is cursive writing at the bottom. The overall style is ornate and Baroque.

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900 × 635 px
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