Ontwerp voor de preekstoel in de St. Annakapel te Antwerpen 1687 - 1691

This is a design drawing by Pieter Verbruggen, a prominent Flemish sculptor, for a pulpit in the St. Anna chapel in Antwerp, Belgium. The drawing, dated 1687-1691, features intricate details of the pulpit's structure, including elaborate ornamentation, cherubim, and a central figure. Verbruggen’s design showcases the grandeur and stylistic flourishes of the Baroque period in sculpture, emphasizing the dramatic and the theatrical. This drawing, a preparatory study for a monumental architectural element, provides valuable insights into the creative process of this renowned artist.