Het VOC-gezantschap te Kandy by Jan Brandes

Het VOC-gezantschap te Kandy Possibly 1785

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aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

ink colored

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

This pencil sketch, "Het VOC-gezantschap te Kandy", was drawn by Dutch artist Jan Brandes in 1785. The artwork depicts the Dutch delegation to the King of Kandy, Sri Lanka, meeting with Sri Lankan officials. It shows the Dutch delegation in a formal setting, likely during a diplomatic meeting. It illustrates the relationship between the Dutch East India Company and the Sri Lankan King. The sketch's simple lines and focus on detail showcase the artist's ability to capture a moment in time.