Huis van de Slaap 1733

"Huis van de Slaap" (House of Sleep) is an etching by Dutch artist Bernard Picart, created in 1733, the year of his death. This detailed engraving, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts a grand, ornate palace, likely an allegorical representation of the concept of sleep. Picart's use of intricate architectural details, symbolic figures, and a dramatic play of light and shadow creates a sense of both grandeur and mystery. The image is framed by a decorative border filled with elaborate scrollwork and floral motifs.