Vrijheidsmonument op de Neude te Utrecht, 1798 by Willem Rutgaert van der Wall

Vrijheidsmonument op de Neude te Utrecht, 1798 1805

willemrutgaertvanderwall

architectural sketch

aged paper

light pencil work

quirky sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

sketchwork

architecture drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

This 1805 engraving by Willem Rutgaert van der Wall depicts a design for a monument to liberty in Utrecht, Netherlands. The design features a classical column topped with a female figure holding a torch, symbolizing freedom. The monument is surrounded by a decorative fence, emphasizing its importance and accessibility. This artwork offers a glimpse into the architectural and artistic aspirations of the Dutch Republic during a period of political and social change.