Zuil c. 1728 - 1732

"Zuil" (c. 1728-1732) is an anonymous drawing housed at the Rijksmuseum. The artwork consists of a detailed inventory list for a piece of furniture, possibly a column or a decorative pillar, accompanied by a simple line drawing of the object itself. It offers a glimpse into the meticulous record-keeping practices of the time and the detailed components that went into crafting such pieces. The list includes various materials and their costs, which can give us insight into the materials and construction methods used by craftsmen in the early 18th century. This drawing, though seemingly mundane, provides valuable information for art historians and furniture historians seeking to understand the craftsmanship and cost of such objects in the past.