Titelpagina voor: J. le Francq van Berkhey, 'Het verneedert en verheerlykt 'sGraavenhaage, eeuwzang', 1776 1776
reiniervinkeles
light pencil work
blue ink drawing
quirky sketch
shading to add clarity
old engraving style
personal sketchbook
ink drawing experimentation
pen-ink sketch
sketchbook drawing
sketchbook art
This engraving, "Titelpagina voor: J. le Francq van Berkhey, 'Het verneedert en verheerlykt 'sGraavenhaage, eeuwzang', 1776," by Reinier Vinkeles, is a title page for a work of poetry by J. le Francq van Berkhey. The image features putti in a playful scene, depicting three cherubs adorning a shield with a bird, signifying the city of 's-Gravenhage. This engraved design was a popular decorative element in book illustration during the 18th century, adding a touch of elegance and whimsy to printed works. The simplicity and delicate lines of the artwork, characteristic of Vinkeles's style, contribute to the overall charm of the title page, leaving a lasting impression on the viewer.
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