's Gravenhaegse Extraordinaire Courant van 10 november 1767 1767
stephanusdegroot
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type repetition
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aged paper
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thick colouring
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old engraving style
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hand drawn type
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pen work
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golden font
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coloring book page
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historical font
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columned text
This 1767 engraving by Stephanus de Groot is a Dutch broadside, a type of printed document used for announcements and news. Titled "'s Gravenhaegse Extraordinaire Courant van 10 november 1767" (Extraordinary Gazette of the Hague, November 10, 1767), it likely featured news and announcements of the day. The intricate border design includes royal crests, floral motifs, and geometric patterns, characteristic of Dutch decorative art. The text is printed in black ink and includes the artist’s name and the date of publication at the bottom. This piece demonstrates the important role of broadsides in disseminating information during the 18th century.
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