{"product_id":"fontein-naar-links-gekeerd-jean-lepautre","title":"Fontein naar links gekeerd - Jean Lepautre","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed seventeenth-century etching by Jean Lepautre, showcasing a grand, ornate fountain design typical of the French Baroque period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Jean Lepautre depicts a highly decorative fountain, a subject that reflects the seventeenth-century French fascination with grand architectural elements and classical motifs. Lepautre was a prolific designer of ornament, and his work provided templates for architects, silversmiths, and interior decorators across Europe. The composition features a large, urn-shaped fountain structure adorned with figures in relief, positioned within a space framed by heavy drapery and classical columns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fountain itself is a display of sculptural excess, incorporating sea creatures and human figures that suggest a mythological theme. Lepautre employs a precise etching technique to define the textures of the stone, the fluidity of the water, and the weight of the fabric. The background includes a series of plates or circular decorative objects, which adds depth to the scene while maintaining the focus on the central fountain structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLepautre's output was instrumental in the dissemination of the Louis XIV style. His prints were not merely artistic exercises but practical tools for craftsmen. The inclusion of the publisher's address, 'A Paris ches P. Mariette rue s. Jacques a lesperance avec priuil', indicates that this print was part of a commercial series intended for a wide audience of collectors and professionals. The work demonstrates the characteristic Baroque preference for movement, theatrical lighting, and the integration of human figures into architectural design. By examining this print, one gains insight into the visual vocabulary that defined the interiors of the French court and the broader European decorative arts during the late seventeenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean Lepautre","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58428203827535,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58428242493775,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58428242526543,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58428242559311,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58428242592079,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58428242624847,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58428242657615,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58428242690383,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58428242723151,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58428242755919,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58428242788687,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58428242821455,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Fontein-naar-links-gekeerd_Poster_CompositorV1_1786167726384.jpg?v=1786224280","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/fontein-naar-links-gekeerd-jean-lepautre","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}