Personen op een balustrade met festoenen 1633 - 1638

"Personen op een balustrade met festoenen" (People on a Balustrade with Festoon) is a 17th-century drawing by Dutch artist Cornelis Holsteyn. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a group of figures standing on a balustrade adorned with festoons and overlooking a scene featuring peacocks. Holsteyn's skillful use of graphite creates a sense of depth and detail in this captivating scene, showcasing his talent for capturing the human form and the intricacies of natural elements. The drawing's subject matter reflects the artistic trends of the Dutch Golden Age, where still-life elements and figure studies were popular artistic expressions.