Drie balustrades met bladmotieven by Anonymous

Drie balustrades met bladmotieven 1759 - 1784

type repetition

natural stone pattern

rippled sketch texture

aged paper

toned paper

ink paper printed

old engraving style

woodcut effect

pattern repetition

layered pattern

"Drie balustrades met bladmotieven" is a design drawing for three different balustrades featuring intricate, ornate designs with heart-shaped and leaf motifs. The drawing, created by an anonymous artist between 1759 and 1784, demonstrates the prevailing architectural style of the Rococo period, which favored elaborate ornamentation and a playful use of curves. The drawing is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum and provides insight into the decorative trends of the 18th century.