Uitlegging bij de twee platen over Jan van Speijk, 1831 1831
pieterlecomte
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script typeface
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old engraving style
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hand drawn type
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personal sketchbook
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historical photography
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hand-drawn typeface
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old-timey
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celebration photography
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handwritten font
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word imagery
This 1831 engraving, “Uitlegging bij de twee platen over Jan van Speijk” by Pieter le Comte, is an example of a print intended to accompany a set of plates depicting the life of Jan van Speijk, a Dutch naval hero. The print is an explanation of the events depicted in the plates, providing context for the viewer and outlining the key moments of Jan van Speijk's life. The print is a historical document that sheds light on the cultural values of the time.
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