Monument door treurende putti met slingers behangen 1677 - 1755

This drawing by Elias van Nijmegen depicts a monument with three putti, or cherubs, decorating it. The putti are depicted in an elaborate composition featuring garlands, sculpted details, and a sense of theatricality. This Baroque-inspired design would have been intended for a grand architectural setting, possibly a tomb or a public monument. The drawing is rendered in pen and ink, with washes of watercolor, creating a delicate and expressive effect. This artwork, dated between 1677 and 1755, represents a characteristic example of Nijmegen's highly detailed and ornamental style of architectural drawing.