Ontwerp voor een behangselbeschildering 1677 - 1744

This drawing by Dutch artist Isaac de Moucheron, titled "Ontwerp voor een behangselbeschildering" (Design for a wallpaper decoration), is a detailed yet delicate design for a decorative wallpaper. Dated between 1677 and 1744, the design features a classicizing Italianate garden scene with a fountain, classical architecture, and figures, rendered in a delicate, sketchy style, characteristic of the artist's practice. The use of light and shade adds depth and dimension to the drawing, drawing the viewer into the idyllic scene. This is a prime example of Dutch Baroque artistry and design, intended for a luxurious private interior.