Verklaring van een medaille geslagen bij de begrafenis van Willem IV, 1752 by Anonymous

Verklaring van een medaille geslagen bij de begrafenis van Willem IV, 1752 1752

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script typeface

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old engraving style

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hand drawn type

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hand-drawn typeface

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stylized text

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thick font

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handwritten font

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classical type

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historical font

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columned text

This 1752 engraving, titled "Verklaring van een Treur-Medaille," is a printed text explaining the design and significance of a commemorative medal honoring William IV, Prince of Orange-Nassau. The medal was struck after his death in 1752, and the text includes details about the artwork on the medal itself and its symbolism, such as the depiction of a mourning angel and the crown. This engraving is a valuable resource for understanding the cultural context of the period and the ways in which mourning was commemorated through visual art.

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