Nistombe met zuil 1755 - 1782

"Nistombe met zuil" (Tomb with a Column) is an etching by Juste Nathan Boucher, created between 1755 and 1782. The piece depicts a classical tomb, with a central column inscribed with "DOM" and flanked by two female figures. The tomb is adorned with an urn and a laurel wreath arch. The etching's detailed rendering of the architectural elements and figures highlights Boucher's skill in architectural illustration. The work, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases the Neoclassical style that dominated European art in the 18th century, with its emphasis on classical themes and forms.