Livre de Tables
1702
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1702
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Livre de Tables is a 1702 ink by Pierre Lepautre, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a long, ornate table setup with lots of fancy vases and urns. The table has a carved edge with scrollwork and small figures. Above the table, there’s a shelf holding different shaped vases, some with lids and others with handles. The whole scene looks detailed and intricate, like a design plan for rich decorations. The artist drew this using a technique that lets them create fine lines and textures. It’s not a painting but a printed design, which means it was made by pressing ink through carved lines. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
