Gedenkzuil voor de Zeven Verenigde Provincies, 1793 1793
jangerritszvisser
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comic strip sketch
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comic strip
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old engraving style
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traditional media
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illustrative and welcoming imagery
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old-timey
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illustrative and welcoming
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pen work
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cartoon carciture
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cartoon theme
This 1793 etching by Jan Gerritsz. Visser, entitled “Gedenkzuil voor de Zeven Verenigde Provincies,” commemorates the seven provinces of the Dutch Republic. The central image depicts a column adorned with roundels, each representing a city or town from each province. The work is a visual representation of Dutch prosperity and national pride. Featuring elaborate details, including allegorical figures, ships, and cityscapes, it provides viewers with a glimpse into the Dutch Republic's cultural and economic significance.
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