Penning met de portretten van Hendrik III en Catharina de' Medici 1720
bernardpicart
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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mechanical pen drawing
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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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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
This etching by Bernard Picart, dated 1720, features two portraits of Henry III of France and his mother, Catherine de' Medici. The work is part of a larger series, depicting a collection of coins, which Picart meticulously recreated. The detailed engravings on the coins show profile portraits of the French royals, highlighting their features and regalia. This work is held in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing the artistry of printmaking and the historical importance of coinage during this period.
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