Decoratie in de Plantage, 1795 1795

This anonymous 1795 drawing depicts a design for a decorative element placed in the "Plantage" (Plantation) in Amsterdam. The drawing, now in the Rijksmuseum, features a tall obelisk with a layered base. The decorative details, including the small scene with two figures on the base, showcase the architectural style of the time. The drawing offers insight into the urban planning and decorative trends of 18th-century Amsterdam.