Altaar met alziend oog 1781

"Altaar met alziend oog" (Altar with All-Seeing Eye), an anonymous engraving from 1781, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a detailed design for an ornate altar. Featuring elaborate ornamentation, including a central figure holding a radiant orb flanked by two figures, the artwork is a testament to the grandeur of religious architecture in the 18th century. The design incorporates numerous candles and a symbolic all-seeing eye, emphasizing the importance of faith and divine presence. This engraving, typical of the Rococo era's stylistic trends, exemplifies the intricate details and decorative elements characteristic of this art movement.