Schouwburg met toneeldecor: De Berg van Parnas Possibly 1738 - 1765
janpunt
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pencil drawn
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aged 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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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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pencil work
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columned text
This 18th-century engraving, "Schouwburg met toneeldecor: De Berg van Parnas," by Dutch artist Jan Punt, depicts a stage set design for a theater production. The artwork, likely created between 1738 and 1765, showcases a grand, theatrical setting with a classical architecture backdrop. The stage is set in a garden-like environment, featuring columns, statues, and an archway adorned with garlands, suggesting a mythological or allegorical theme. This detailed black and white print, found in the Rijksmuseum, offers a fascinating glimpse into the design and aesthetics of theater productions of the period.
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