Man wordt beide handen afgehakt by Christoffel van Sichem I

Man wordt beide handen afgehakt 1574

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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pen sketch

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pencil sketch

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personal sketchbook

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coloured pencil

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pen-ink sketch

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pen work

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sketchbook drawing

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sketchbook art

"Man wordt beide handen afgehakt" (Man has both hands chopped off) is a 1574 engraving by Dutch artist Christoffel van Sichem I. The engraving depicts a scene of violence, likely a historical event or a biblical story. It features soldiers in Roman-style armor, with one soldier in the foreground chopping off the hands of a bound man. The scene is detailed and realistic, demonstrating van Sichem’s skill in portraying the human form and depicting action. This engraving is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, showcasing van Sichem's contributions to printmaking during the 16th century.

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