Ontwerp voor illuminatie bij het huis van burgemeester Hasselaer te Amsterdam, 1788 1788

This detailed pencil drawing by Hendrik G. van Raan, titled "Ontwerp voor illuminatie bij het huis van burgemeester Hasselaer te Amsterdam, 1788" (Design for illumination at the house of Mayor Hasselaer in Amsterdam, 1788), is a technical plan for an architectural lighting scheme. The design, likely created for a festive occasion, features a complex system of arches, columns, and a central starburst. Van Raan's precise lines and geometric forms highlight the architectural detail of the proposed illumination, demonstrating his skillful use of drawing to convey a vision for public display. The drawing is a fascinating glimpse into 18th-century urban illumination and the technical expertise employed in its design.