Ontwerp voor het titelblad van Sannisarius' Arcadia 1700 - 1759

This drawing, titled "Ontwerp voor het titelblad van Sannisarius' Arcadia," was created by Jan Wandelaar between 1700 and 1759, and is now housed at the Rijksmuseum. The artwork is a pen and wash drawing, with a distinct Baroque style. It depicts a female figure holding a medallion containing a portrait of a man, accompanied by several cherubs and other allegorical figures. The composition is filled with symbols and references to classical literature, suggesting the artistic inspiration for a book cover. Wandelaar's work is renowned for its masterful use of line and shading, which imbues the artwork with depth and expressiveness.