Allegorisch grafmonument voor Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol, 1784 1784
anonymous
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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pen-ink sketch
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sketchbook drawing
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pencil work
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sketchbook art
This 1784 engraving, by an anonymous artist, is an allegorical depiction of a monument dedicated to Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol, a prominent Dutch figure. It shows a man with a shovel and a putto (cherub) standing near a sarcophagus, hinting at mortality and remembrance. The inscription "PACIS AMATOR" on the sarcophagus suggests Pol's peaceful nature. This artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and provides a glimpse into the commemorative practices of the 18th century.
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