Allegorie op de overwinning op Macedonië 1719
francoisvanbleyswijck
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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pencil drawing
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coffee painting
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watercolour illustration
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pencil art
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watercolor
"Allegorie op de overwinning op Macedonië" is an engraving by Dutch artist François van Bleyswijck, created in 1719. This artwork depicts the triumph of the Dutch Republic over the Kingdom of Macedon, a symbolic representation of the Republic's victory over its enemies. The piece features allegorical figures and elements associated with victory, such as a winged figure holding a trumpet, and a female figure standing on a globe, suggesting the vastness of the victory. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases van Bleyswijck's mastery of engraving, capturing intricate details and conveying a powerful message of triumph and national pride.
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