De mens op tienjarige leeftijd by Gerard van Groeningen

De mens op tienjarige leeftijd 1569 - 1575

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print, engraving

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allegory

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print

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old engraving style

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mannerism

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figuration

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history-painting

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engraving

"De mens op tienjarige leeftijd" (Man at the age of ten), created by Gerard van Groeningen between 1569 and 1575, is a detailed engraving depicting a woman nursing a child, while two other children observe. The artwork portrays a scene of idyllic family life and the innocence of childhood, framed by a decorative border. The composition includes a detailed landscape with several figures engaging in playful activities. This print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a rare example of Groeningen's work and showcases his skill in creating nuanced details and capturing realistic human figures.

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