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Jean Le Pautre|Pierre Mariette le fils

Two Designs for Frieze Decorations with Sea Creatures, of which one with Neptune and Amphitrite, from: Frises, feuillages ou tritons marins antiques et modernes

ca. 1640–82
Etching; first edition
16.3 × 23.5 cm (6.4 × 9.3 in)

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