Ontwerp voor een plafondschildering met centraal een voorstelling van Aurora 1677 - 1755

This detailed drawing by Dutch artist Elias van Nijmegen, created between 1677 and 1755, is a design for a ceiling fresco. The central oval features Aurora, the Roman goddess of dawn, surrounded by clouds and radiating light. The design incorporates intricate rococo ornamentation, including elaborate garlands, cherubs, and a globe held by figures at the corners, further highlighting the celestial theme. This drawing exemplifies the artistic trends of the late Baroque era, where lavish decoration and mythological imagery were highly prized.