Portiek met variant voor rechterhelft by Anonymous

Portiek met variant voor rechterhelft before 1656

architectural sketch

aged paper

toned paper

parchment

mechanical pen drawing

old engraving style

etching

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

storyboard and sketchbook work

This anonymous engraving from before 1656, titled "Portiek met variant voor rechterhelft," is an architectural design showcasing a classical-style portico. The detailed rendering depicts a symmetrical entranceway, complete with a sculpted figure atop a column, a balustrade, and decorative elements. This print, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers valuable insights into architectural aesthetics and design principles popular during the Dutch Golden Age.