Portret van Savonarola 1701
romeyndehooghe
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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photo restoration
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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pencil drawing
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pencil work
"Portret van Savonarola" is an etching by Dutch artist Romeyn de Hooghe, created in 1701. The artwork depicts the Italian Dominican friar Girolamo Savonarola, who was a powerful preacher during the Renaissance. Savonarola is shown in profile, with his right hand raised in a gesture of speaking. The etching is part of a series of portraits of important figures from the past, reflecting de Hooghe's interest in history and political commentary. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
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