Penning met het portret van de Heilige Servaas en de namen van de bisschoppen van Tongeren by Anonymous

Penning met het portret van de Heilige Servaas en de namen van de bisschoppen van Tongeren 1685 - 1720

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pencil drawn

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shading to add clarity

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pencil 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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limited contrast and shading

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ink colored

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pen work

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sketchbook drawing

This circular engraving, created by an anonymous artist sometime between 1685 and 1720, is a fascinating example of visual storytelling. It depicts the portrait of Saint Servatius, a revered bishop of Tongeren, surrounded by a circular list of the bishops of Tongeren, their dates of rule, and their patron saints. This artwork, with its intricate design and wealth of historical information, provides a visual representation of the history of the bishopric of Tongeren, serving as a valuable tool for both historians and art enthusiasts.

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