Reliekschrijn c. 1850

This blank sheet of paper, titled "Reliekschrijn," is a preparatory drawing by Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers. Created around 1850, it likely served as a preliminary sketch for the design of a reliquary, a container for sacred relics. Cuypers, known for his Neo-Gothic style, is famous for his work on the Rijksmuseum and several other iconic buildings in the Netherlands. The drawing, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to his meticulous approach to design, revealing the early stages of his creative process.