Betimmering met tafel en kasten 1752 - 1794

This architectural drawing by Pierre Gabriel Berthault, "Betimmering met tafel en kasten," depicts a design for a cabinet. The drawing, likely a plate from a larger design volume, shows an elaborate design with three sections; two of the sections feature elaborate moldings and paneling, while the center section features a table with a clock above it. The drawing was created sometime between 1752 and 1794, a period when interest in Neoclassical design was rising in Europe, and the drawing reflects this trend in its emphasis on symmetry, order, and classical motifs. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.