Gevelsteen met jaartal in cartouche 1877 - 1880

"Gevelsteen met jaartal in cartouche" is a pencil drawing created by Dutch artist Jac van Looij between 1877 and 1880. The artwork depicts a detailed study of a keystone, a wedge-shaped stone that spans the top of an arch. It features a prominent cartouche, an oval or rectangular frame, containing a date. This drawing, likely a preparatory sketch for a larger project, showcases van Looij's attention to architectural detail and his meticulous approach to capturing the nuances of stonework. The drawing provides a glimpse into the artistic process of architectural design in the late 19th century.