Portret van Christiaan Tisteijn 1760
jacobhoubraken
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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light pencil work
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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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old-timey
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19th century
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pencil work
Jacob Houbraken's 1760 engraving, *Portret van Christiaan Tisteijn,* depicts the Dutch clergyman Christiaan Tisteijn in a formal pose. Houbraken was a prolific Dutch engraver known for his portraits, and his work is held in collections around the world, including the Rijksmuseum. This engraving, with its detailed rendering of Tisteijn's clothing and the surrounding architecture, reflects the meticulous style of 18th-century portraiture. The inscription below provides biographical information about Tisteijn, further emphasizing the historical significance of this piece.
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