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Jean Lepautre

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Jean Lepautre

Artist, French, 1618 - 1682

This is a drawing of an ornate decorative panel with mythological elements. The description includes a highly detailed and intricate design, likely depicting a part of a larger composition intended for a ceiling or artistic frame. The central section of the drawing shows an image of a chariot riding through clouds, led by a figure draped in flowing garments. Surrounding this centerpiece is elaborate scrollwork and floral motifs, interwoven with cherubs or putti. Each element is meticulously rendered with fine lines and crosshatching, typical of engravings popular in classical and renaissance art styles. The corner and edges display symmetrical arrangements adding to the harmonious balance of the piece.

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Q65572123

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