Ontwerp voor een fontein 1705 - 1769

"Ontwerp voor een fontein" is a design drawing for a fountain by Dutch architect and designer Daniël (II) Marot, created between 1705 and 1769. The drawing depicts a highly ornamented fountain design with an elaborate, rococo-style frame, showcasing intricate swirling patterns and a central figure of a cherub. The drawing's detail and aesthetic demonstrate the characteristic extravagance of the Rococo period, marked by its emphasis on delicate ornamentation, asymmetry, and a playful sense of movement. The drawing, likely created for a private patron or a public commission, offers insight into Marot's design process and the decorative trends of the era.