Lofdicht op de troonsbestijging van koning Willem II, 1840 1840 - 1841
gvonballerstedt
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pen drawing
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pen sketch
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old engraving style
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hand drawn type
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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ink colored
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
This 1840-1841 artwork, "Lofdicht op de troonsbestijging van koning Willem II," by G. von Ballerstedt is an elaborate, framed ode to King Willem II of the Netherlands. The inscription, “S: MAJESTAT DEM KÖNIGE,” sets the tone of praise, highlighting the grandeur of the monarch. The ornate, decorative flourishes around the text are characteristic of 19th-century design and contribute to the sense of regal celebration. This historical document, now in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the artistic expressions of a significant event in Dutch history.
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