Who created this artwork?

RP- was created by Jacob van Campen in 1600 - 1699.

When was this artwork created?

This artwork was created 1600 - 1699.

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Ontwerp voor decoraties op een muur

Jacob van Campen

1600 - 1699

Medium

pen

Dimensions

h 325mm × w 423mm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

paper; ink

Object Type

drawing; design

Subject Matter

children's bacchanal; ornament ~ festoon, garland; wall-covering; surface decorations ~ architecture

Acquisition Method

unknown

Notes

Ontwerp voor de decoraties op een muur rond een deur met putti en guirlandes.

Collection Type

drawings

About Jacob van Campen

1595–1657 • Dutch Republic

On the death of his parents, Jacob received a considerable inheritance and the title of Lord of Randenbroek. He did not have the benefit of a formal architectural training, but produced several important works, including the Mauritshuis in The Hague and the Amsterdam Town Hall, in which he introduced an Italian classical formal idiom to the Northern Netherlands. Dutch architect and painter. Comment on works: Portraits; History; Architect