Udkast til titelvignet til et søkort (med teksten: Pass Kaart over Kattegattet, udg. af Søkortarkivet 1799) 1797 - 1800

This is a preliminary sketch for a title vignette for a nautical chart, created between 1797 and 1800 by the Danish artist Johannes Wiedewelt. The composition includes a crown above a cloud and a figure holding a compass. The vignette incorporates elements of the sea, such as a figure holding a trident and a mermaid with a fish. These elements represent the sea and its significance to maritime navigation. This sketch showcases Wiedewelt's talent for incorporating allegorical figures into his work, creating a detailed and intricate design for the title vignette.