Embleem voor een Rotterdams kunstgenootschap 1745 - 1808

Gerard van Nijmegen's "Embleem voor een Rotterdams kunstgenootschap," an etching from the late 18th century, features a central oval frame surrounded by artistic tools and symbols. The emblem includes a bust of a figure crowned with laurel leaves and a palette with brushes, suggesting a representation of art and creativity. The detailed design, typical of Rococo era decorative arts, showcases Nijmegen's skill in depicting a complex arrangement of objects within a formal structure. The etching was likely intended for use in a publication or as a decorative element for a society or guild of artists in Rotterdam. The artwork resides in the Rijksmuseum.