Created on 2024-01-27

This image depicts a page from a book or catalog, featuring illustrations divided into two parts. The upper part shows a scene with figures engaged in metallic craftwork; one figure is shown hammering atop an anvil and another is operating a bellows by a furnace, while others are involved in various activities around the workspace. The lower part of the page presents detailed illustrations of various decorative objects, likely made of metal, given the context of the scene above. These objects include intricately designed vases and urns, each labeled from Fig. 1 to Fig. 4, a decorative column labeled Fig. 5, an ornate receptacle crowned with a decorative scalloped element labeled Fig. 6, a boat-shaped container adorned with swan figures at the ends labeled Fig. 7, and a gracefully curved metal piece labeled Fig. 8. These illustrations exemplify the craftsmanship of metallic objects and the elegance of design expected from such items in the context they were made. The overall appearance suggests that the image is historical or from a period where such artisanal craftsmanship was prevalent. The text "Orfèvre Grossier, Ouvrages" is printed at the bottom, which translates to "Rough Goldsmith, Works" from French, indicating the trade and probably the quality or style of the items. "Lancret Del" is inscribed at the bottom left, and "Bernard Direx" at the bottom right, likely denoting the artist and engraver or printer of this page.

Created on 2024-03-29

This image appears to be an engraved plate from a historical publication. The top portion depicts a scene of people engaged in various activities in what seems to be an industrial or workshop setting. The bottom portion features various ornate ceramic vessels, pitchers, and decorative objects, accompanied by descriptive captions. The image does not contain any human faces, so I will not attempt to identify or name any individuals. Instead, I have described the overall content and composition of the illustration.