Ontwerptekeningen voor een nis met standbeeld 1760 - 1819

"Ontwerptekeningen voor een nis met standbeeld" (Design Drawings for a Niche with a Statue), a drawing by Jurriaan Andriessen (1742-1819) that is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, shows a design for a niche in a wall with a statue set within. The drawing is executed in black chalk and watercolor and depicts a neoclassical niche design, featuring a semi-circular arch, a pedestal, and classical ornamentation. The niche is intended to house a statue of a female figure with a winged child, suggesting a depiction of a goddess or a mythical figure. The inscription below the drawing indicates that the design was created for a monument to commemorate a deceased person. This architectural design drawing exemplifies the classical revival style prevalent in the late 18th century.