Architectonische omlijsting

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blad: hoogte 150 mm (binnen de plaatrand afgesneden) x breedte 94 mm (binnen de plaatrand afgesneden)

Art Historical Context

**Architectonische omlijsting** (Architectural Framing), created by Swiss engraver Conrad Meyer in1676, exemplifies the meticulous craft of 17th-centurymaking. Measuring just 150 mm high by 94 mm wide—trimmed within its original plate borders—this small-scale engraving captures intricate architectural ornamentation, likely designed as a decorative frame or surround. Meyer's work reflects the Baroque era's fascination with elaborate detailing, where such motifs adorned books, furniture, and interiors across Europe. As an engraving, the piece showcases the precision of intaglio technique: Meyer...

About the Artist

Conrad Meyer · 1618–1689

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