Ontwerp voor een kamerbeschildering met allegorie op de Lucht 1677 - 1755

Elias van Nijmegen's "Ontwerp voor een kamerbeschildering met allegorie op de Lucht" (Design for a Room Decoration with an Allegory of Air), dated 1677-1755, is a preliminary sketch for a larger decorative work. The drawing depicts a scene from classical mythology, likely featuring a female figure representing Air, perhaps the Greek goddess Aeolus, surrounded by peacocks and cherubs. The composition is characterized by the use of light washes and pen lines, creating a delicate and airy effect, a suitable visual representation of its subject. This preparatory study highlights the detailed planning and imaginative approach that van Nijmegen employed in his elaborate decorative schemes.