Vier varianten van symbolen met betrekking tot de VOC 1752 - 1819

This artwork, titled "Vier varianten van symbolen met betrekking tot de VOC", is a collection of sketches by Jurriaan Andriessen, a Dutch artist active in the 18th century. The four drawings depict different visual elements that relate to the Dutch East India Company (VOC), suggesting the artist's interest in this prominent company's history and its role in Dutch trade and exploration. The work, created between 1752 and 1819, is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into the creative process of a Dutch artist during the period when the VOC was at its peak. The sketches' simplicity and the use of pencil suggest a preparatory nature, possibly for a larger project related to the VOC.