Portret van Nicolaas Ypey by Johannes Hermanus van der Heijden

Portret van Nicolaas Ypey 1842 - 1877

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pencil drawn

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photo of handprinted image

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light pencil work

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photo restoration

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ink paper printed

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light coloured

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white palette

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tonal art

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repetition of white colour

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remaining negative space

Johannes Hermanus van der Heijden's "Portret van Nicolaas Ypey" (1842 - 1877) is a portrait of Nicolaas Ypey, a Dutch theologian and historian. The black and white print depicts Ypey in a dark robe with a white collar, holding a document in his hand. The engraving captures Ypey's stern expression, emphasizing his intellectual pursuits. The small size and delicate detail are characteristic of 19th-century portraiture. The image is a valuable historical artifact, providing insight into the appearance and personality of a prominent figure in Dutch history.

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