“1668 Louis XIV Baroque Foliage Engraving • Louis Roupert & Louis Cossin • French Orfèvrerie Ornament Plate”

A remarkable example of French orfèvrerie design from the reign of Louis XIV, this 1668 engraving by Roupert and Cossin documents the ornamental vocabulary that shaped luxury metalwork and decorative arts of the period. The plate presents intricate baroque foliage with characteristic scrollwork, naturalistic botanical forms, and sophisticated spatial articulation. Such engravings served as essential design references for goldsmiths, silversmiths, and artisans executing commissions for the royal court and aristocratic patrons. An authoritative historical document for collectors, conservators, and design professionals studying the technical and aesthetic foundations of French baroque craftsmanship.

Dimension: W 7 3/4" x H 11.5"

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