Kapel en grafsteen van Erik X van Zweden in de kloosterkerk van Varnhem 1692
willemswidde
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aged paper
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pen drawing
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mechanical pen drawing
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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pencil art
This 1692 etching by Willem Swidde, titled "Kapel en grafsteen van Erik X van Zweden in de kloosterkerk van Varnhem," depicts a chapel and the tomb of King Erik X of Sweden in the Varnhem abbey church. The work, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases the detailed architectural features of the chapel, including the vaulted ceiling and inscription plaque, and provides a close-up view of the elaborate stone tomb of the King. Swidde's meticulous etching provides viewers with a glimpse into the sacred space and the commemoration of a notable historical figure.
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