Ontwerp voor een verzamelaarskabinet op een commodevormig onderstel, met papieren deurtjes in de bovenkast 1716

Georg Moritz Borrmann’s design for a collector’s cabinet, rendered in ink and watercolour wash, presents a fascinating study in structure and ornament. The subdued palette accentuates the geometric precision and offers a glimpse into Borrmann’s architectural imagination. The drawing is divided into three distinct vertical sections, each a different view of the cabinet. Note the contrast between the rectilinear forms of the cabinet itself and the spiralling lines of the supporting columns. This juxtaposition destabilizes the conventional relationship between support and supported, suggesting a playful subversion of classical architectural norms. The decorative panels on the cabinet doors serve as surfaces for geometrical shapes of squares and circles. These shapes create an illusion of depth while also affirming the two-dimensionality of the design. The collector's cabinet isn't just a piece of furniture but a commentary on the interplay between illusion and reality in design.