Portret van Johannes van Neercassel 1664 - 1721
janvanmunnickhuysen
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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light pencil work
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photo restoration
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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old-timey
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19th century
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pencil work
This 17th-century engraving by Jan van Munnickhuysen is a portrait of Johannes van Neercassel, Bishop of Castoriensis. The image depicts the bishop in a seated position, dressed in elaborate robes, with a cross and two fish symbols (likely representing Christianity) in the background. The detail and inscription in the artwork suggest that it was intended as a formal and commemorative piece, likely commissioned to honor the Bishop. This portrait, now held in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of 17th-century Dutch portraiture and provides a glimpse into the life of a prominent religious figure.
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