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