Deez' prent vertoont in menig beeld, / Oud-Hollands roem in vroeger dagen; / En hoe der vaad'ren heldenteelt, / Het leven steeds voor 't land dorst wagen 1832 - 1850
print, woodcut, engraving
narrative-art
dutch-golden-age
old engraving style
woodcut
engraving
This 19th-century broadside, created by Dutch artist Theodorus Johannes Wijnhoven-Hendriksen, showcases a series of woodcuts depicting historical scenes from the Netherlands' past. The artwork, titled "Deez' prent vertoont in menig beeld, / Oud-Hollands roem in vroeger dagen," highlights Dutch pride and heroic deeds of its ancestors. The composition includes several individual scenes with accompanying text, likely in Dutch, referencing historical events and figures. The artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to its significance within Dutch cultural heritage. This broadside provides a glimpse into the artistic and historical consciousness of 19th-century Netherlands, showcasing its national identity and artistic techniques.
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