Ontwerp voor een muurnis met een staande heilige 1619 - 1686

"Ontwerp voor een muurnis met een staande heilige" is a design by Pieter (I) Verbruggen for a wall niche with a standing saint, likely a design for a sculptural work. Created between 1619 and 1686, this drawing showcases Verbruggen's architectural and sculptural expertise. The design features a niche flanked by pilasters adorned with garlands and cherubs, highlighting the Baroque penchant for ornamentation. The standing figure in the niche, possibly a saint, demonstrates Verbruggen's skill in depicting human forms with anatomical precision and graceful drapery. This drawing exemplifies the typical Baroque style of grandiosity and intricate details, as seen in the ornate carvings and the dramatic pose of the saint.