Ornament met offerende Vestaalse maagd 1677 - 1755

This ornate design by Dutch artist Elias van Nijmegen depicts a scene from Roman mythology. The central image is a Vestal Virgin offering incense to a shrine. The design is framed by swirling Rococo ornamentation, with two putti flanking the central image. The artist's meticulous attention to detail and use of vibrant colors create a visually captivating piece that reflects the stylistic tendencies of the Baroque period. The small dimensions of this watercolor drawing suggest it was likely intended as a design for a larger work, possibly a decorative panel for a ceiling or wall.