Ontwerp voor een altaar in de Kerk van het Kasteel te Antwerpen 1697

Pieter (I) Scheemaeckers’s *Ontwerp voor een altaar in de Kerk van het Kasteel te Antwerpen* is a detailed drawing for a high altar in the church of the castle at Antwerp. The work features a central figure of the Virgin Mary, surrounded by angels and other figures, all positioned within a richly ornamented architectural framework. The drawing, executed in pen and brown ink, wash and gouache, showcases the artist's masterful skill in rendering both the intricate details of the architectural elements and the dynamic poses of the figures. The work highlights the artistic trends of the late 17th century in the Netherlands, emphasizing both religious themes and the Baroque aesthetic.