Ontwerp voor een plafond met vijf vlakken 1680 - 1757

This intricate design by Mattheus Terwesten, dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries, is a preparatory drawing for a ceiling decoration. The drawing depicts a complex composition of figures and architectural elements arranged around a central, geometric shape. The use of brown ink and washes creates a sense of depth and volume, suggesting the grandeur of the intended ceiling decoration. This drawing, now in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the creative process of a Dutch Baroque artist working on a grand architectural project.