Ontwerp voor een grafmonument c. 1694 - 1751

This drawing, "Ontwerp voor een grafmonument," by Frans Decker, is a design for a tomb monument. Created between 1694 and 1751, it depicts a central urn with a bust of a man on top, flanked by two putti holding up a skull. Two allegorical figures sit on either side of the base, one holding a trumpet, the other a compass. This design showcases Decker's skill in combining Baroque elements, such as the dramatic figures and ornate urn, with classical motifs like the skull and the putti. It highlights the Dutch artist's talent for designing elaborate monuments that symbolize mortality and commemorate the deceased. The drawing serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Decker's work in Dutch funerary art.