Titelblad van J.F. Le Petit, La grande chronique ancienne et moderne, 1601 1601
christoffelvansichemi
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comic strip sketch
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aged paper
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weapon
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page thumbnail
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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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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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word imagery
This title page engraving by Christoffel van Sichem I, created in 1601, features a complex composition of heraldic symbols, architectural elements, and tools, illustrating the grand chronicle of Holland, Zeeland, and other Dutch provinces. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases van Sichem's mastery of detail and his talent for creating intricate engravings that were popular in the Dutch Golden Age. The ornate design reflects the period's interest in scholarly pursuits and a burgeoning national identity.
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