Design for a reliquary 1686 - 1724

This drawing by Pieter Verbruggen the Younger, created between 1686 and 1724, is a design for a reliquary, a container for sacred relics. The design features a central urn with a shield for display, flanked by two cherubs holding a wreath of palm branches. Below the urn, a cherub with wings sits amidst elaborate scrollwork. The design reflects the ornate and decorative style of the Baroque period, characterized by its use of rich ornamentation and dramatic compositions. The drawing is a testament to the skilled craftsmanship and artistic vision of Verbruggen, a renowned artist of his time. The piece is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.