Façade met personificaties van vijf bevolkingsgroepen 1659
danielvandenbremden
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pen drawing
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mechanical pen drawing
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pen illustration
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pen sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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pen and pencil
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pen work
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pencil art
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building
This 1659 engraving, created by Dutch artist Daniël van den Bremden, is a title page for Johannes Janssonius’s *Novus Atlas*. It is a fine example of the elaborate title pages common in the 17th century. The engraving features the title, *Novus Atlas*, and its Latin translation, *Theatrum Orbis Terrarum*, adorned with a frame of classical architectural elements and symbolic figures. The central figure, *Britannus*, representing Great Britain, stands prominently, holding a shield and spear, while cherubs at the top hold the Royal Arms. The engraving can be found at the Rijksmuseum.
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