Frontispiece Design for Edward Simson, Chronicon Catholicon, Jan Wandelaar, c. 1729

pen, h 347mm × w 229mm More details

Jan Wandelaar primarily made designs for prints in books. His drawings have an unique character because he first sketched the depiction in red chalk. He rendered his compositions as grandly and directly as possible. He concentrated almost exclusively on the main group with three angels, which is especially highlighted. He often has one of the figures look directly out at the viewer.