Ornamenten met bloemen, aap en masker 1720 - 1730

This anonymous drawing, "Ornamenten met bloemen, aap en masker," from the Rijksmuseum, features intricate designs from the early 18th century. The delicate lines, likely created with a pen and ink, depict a decorative frieze. The ornate patterns suggest a design for a decorative element on furniture, architecture, or even a printed textile. This type of highly detailed ornamentation was typical of the Rococo period, a style characterized by its emphasis on lightheartedness and graceful curves.