Lodewijk XIII ontvangt een delegatie van kooplieden uit Parijs na zijn terugkeer uit Rochelle, 1629 1629
melchiortavernier
comic strip sketch
mechanical pen drawing
pen illustration
old engraving style
junji ito style
personal sketchbook
sketchwork
pen-ink sketch
pen work
storyboard and sketchbook work
Melchior Tavernier's 1629 etching "Lodewijk XIII ontvangt een delegatie van kooplieden uit Parijs na zijn terugkeer uit Rochelle" depicts King Louis XIII of France receiving a delegation of merchants from Paris upon his return from the siege of La Rochelle. The scene, set in a grand interior, features a detailed portrayal of the king and his entourage, emphasizing the importance of the event. The background includes a vista of a bustling camp, hinting at the recent military campaign. The etching, a technique popular in the 17th century, utilizes delicate lines and shading to create a sense of depth and realism. It's now housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to the enduring power of visual representations of historical events.
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