Deur met bokkenkop en boek met tekeningen after 1771

This print, of unknown date, was made by an anonymous artist and is titled 'Door with a goat's head and book with drawings.' The composition is structured around architectural elements, primarily a detailed door frame, rendered with precise linear strokes. The symmetry of the door is disrupted by the book and goat head above, and the framed drawing to the left, which command immediate attention. The door itself is neatly divided into rectangular panels, each framed and decorated with rosettes. The linear style of the artwork emphasizes line over form, creating a highly detailed image. The goat’s head and the book can be interpreted as symbols that challenge the fixed meanings of rationalism during this period. The drawing, depicting a pyramid, weapons, and other enigmatic symbols, functions as a complex sign system. The organization of these elements destabilizes conventional aesthetic expectations. This piece is not merely decorative, it is a site of intellectual and cultural discourse.