Portret van Willem Lodewijk, graaf van Nassau-Dillenburg 1622
pieterfeddesvanharlingen
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light pencil work
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quirky sketch
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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idea generation sketch
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sketchwork
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pen-ink sketch
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
This engraving by Pieter Feddes van Harlingen depicts Willem Lodewijk, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg, in full armor. The detailed etching highlights the intricate details of the armor, including the sash and the hilt of the sword. The work is a small-scale, yet powerful, example of 17th century portraiture, highlighting the importance of the sitter's military position. The engraving's small dimensions suggest it was likely intended for personal viewing or as part of a collection of portraits. This artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the fashion and artistic conventions of the Dutch Golden Age.
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