⸻ Antique Engraving – Jean Bérain (1640–1711) Description: Copper engraving, typical of the ornamental style of Jean Bérain, a master ornamentist of the 17th century. This work features a rich architectural composition adorned with mascarons, arabesques, mythological figures, and symmetrical plant motifs, characteristic of his art. Characteristics: Period: 17th century Technique: Copper engraving Condition: Some tears, stains, and creases Dimensions: see the last photo. Biography of Jean Bérain Jean Bérain, known as "the First" or "the Elder," was born on June 4, 1640, in Saint-Mihiel (Meuse) and died on January 24, 1711, in Paris. The son of a Lorraine gunsmith, he moved to Paris with his family to flee the Thirty Years' War. Trained by Charles Le Brun, he became in 1674 "designer of the King's Chamber and Cabinet," a position that entrusted him with the creation of decorations, costumes, and ornaments for the festivities, ballets, and ceremonies of the court of Louis XIV. His style, marked by light arabesques and playful grotesques, influenced decorative art in France and Europe, laying the foundations for the Regency and Rococo styles. Bérain also collaborated with the greatest artisans of his time, such as André-Charles Boulle, and his engravings were widely disseminated, inspiring ceramics, furniture, and textiles. Recommended Products Provided by Very Beautiful Engraving 17th Century Saint Mary of Egypt Religion Claude Duflot Virgin View product Very Beautiful Engraving BOSSE Abraham 1645 Etching 17th Ceremony Observed Art View product Very Beautiful Engraving Etching 17th Fire Middle Ages Purgatory Jew Strasbourg Art View product Very Beautiful Engraving BOSSE Abraham 1640 Etching 17th Madonnas Ancient Art View product Recommended Products Provided by Engraving Etching 18th Ancient Art Mascaron Grotesque Head Old Original Print View product Engraving Portrait 17th Perelle Ancient 1650 Original Print Etching View product Engraving Henry of Orleans Duke of Aumale Lithograph 19th Portrait Etching Ancient View product Engraving Cypress Tree Trunk Delpech Remond 1829 Lithograph Ancient Etching View product Lot 4 Engraving Portrait 17th Seasons PERELLE Ancient 1650 Art Print View product Engraving 17th Herman van Swanevelt Group of Trees Ancient 1630 Tree Art View product PORTRAIT OF CHARLES MOUTON Engraving EDELINCK GÉRARD (1640 - 1707) C 17th Ancient View product Authenticity: Original Type: Engraving Period: 19th century and before Support: On paper Country of origin: France Genre: Academic Theme: Architecture