Design for a chimneypiece and overmantel, probably for Brooke House, Holborn, London

NOTES: This drawing is by an unidentified French 17th century architect and was probably intended for Brooke House in London. Inigo Jones was familiar with the house, having partly built it between 1617 and 1618. From 1628 it was used for the reception of French ambassadors and this design was sent to Jones from France, presumably for Queen Henrietta Maria's attention. It may therefore not necessarily be for Brooke House, but for one of the Queen's other projects.