# 2 From " Livre second Cesais de Graubre " Second book of Engraved Design
1703
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1703
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
# 2 From " Livre second Cesais de Graubre " Second book of Engraved Design is a 1703 by Pierre Bourdon, a Baroque work, depicting engraving proces, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
Pierre Bourdon’s 1703 engraving shows a decorated urn with swirling leaves and scrolls, like a blueprint for jewelry or furniture. These prints helped craftsmen copy fancy styles without hiring an artist. They also let rich folks flip through trendy designs at home. Notice the tiny tools at the bottom—the compass, hammer, and chisel. This hints the prints were for metalworkers and carvers, not just pretty pictures. Next time you’re in Cleveland, check the Cleveland Museum of Art’s print collection.
