Ontwerp voor een monument voor Jan van Speijk, 1831 1831

This anonymous design for a monument to Jan van Speijk, a Dutch naval hero, is a detailed architectural drawing. The monument is composed of stacked geometric forms with a central obelisk topped by a globe and a lion holding a staff. Beneath the lion is a panel depicting the Dutch fleet, and below that, a smaller panel with a diamond. The monument is a symbol of heroism and national pride, and it highlights the importance of naval strength in the Netherlands. The design's clean lines and simple geometry reflect the neoclassical style, popular in the 19th century. This drawing is an example of the architectural drawings that were used to plan and design monuments in the Netherlands during the 19th century.