Portret van Richard Baxter 1670 - 1725
michielvandergucht
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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toned paper
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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sketchbook drawing
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pencil work
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
This engraving, "Portret van Richard Baxter," was created between 1670 and 1725 by Michiel van der Gucht, a Dutch engraver known for his portraits. The image depicts Richard Baxter, a prominent English Puritan minister and writer, in a formal pose with a book in hand, emphasizing his intellectual and religious work. The inscription around the portrait's frame lists Baxter's biographical details and features a quote from a religious text, highlighting his significance in English religious history. This small but detailed engraving offers a glimpse into the life and work of a prominent figure in 17th-century England.
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