Ontwerp voor kamerversiering met vijf panelen waarvan de middelste met siervaas 1767 - 1823

This is Abraham Meertens's "Ontwerp voor kamerversiering met vijf panelen waarvan de middelste met siervaas", a design for a room decoration with five panels, made in the late 18th to early 19th century. Meertens presents a linear arrangement of panels, using pencil to define the architectural space and ornamental details. The symmetry in the composition, with a central vase flanked by mirrored panels, suggests a structured, neoclassical approach to interior design. Each panel is clearly demarcated, and the precise detailing of the ornamentation shows a clear emphasis on form and order. The drawing reflects the values of the Enlightenment, valuing symmetry, balance, and a rational organization of space, it speaks to broader cultural desires for order and harmony. The semiotic elements—vases, garlands, and geometric shapes—act as signs that encode cultural meanings related to status and taste. Note that the work is incomplete, revealing its status as a design or concept rather than a finished product.