Twee ontwerpen voor een tuingezicht, met een fontein en met een buste 1715 - 1798

Dionys van Nijmegen created these two garden designs with graphite. On the left, we see a sketch of a garden with a fountain, while to the right, he's drawn a bust set within an arched niche. The composition here is divided, yet unified, by a shared horizon line. Notice how van Nijmegen uses delicate, almost ephemeral lines to suggest form and space. The sketch captures a sense of depth, particularly in the fountain design, where the lines converge to create perspective. This approach to space and form reflects a broader artistic interest in the 18th century, which sought to balance naturalism with idealized design. The garden, a space of cultivated nature, becomes a stage for exploring tensions between control and freedom, order and spontaneity. Ultimately, the sketch invites us to consider how lines and composition shape our perception and understanding of space, offering a glimpse into the intellectual landscape of its time.