Vers ter ere van de verjaardag van Willem V, prins van Oranje-Nassau, en Carolina, prinses van Oranje-Nassau 1758
izaakbilderdijk
script typography
hand-lettering
old engraving style
hand drawn type
hand-drawn typeface
stylized text
thick font
handwritten font
golden font
historical font
This 1758 artwork by Dutch artist Izaak Bilderdijk is a printed poem titled "Vers ter ere van de verjaardag van Willem V, prins van Oranje-Nassau, en Carolina, prinses van Oranje-Nassau" (Verses in honor of the birthday of Willem V, Prince of Orange-Nassau, and Carolina, Princess of Orange-Nassau). The artwork is a commemorative piece honoring the birthdays of the Prince and Princess. The text praises their rule and celebrates their virtues. The artwork showcases the artistic style of printmaking prevalent in the 18th century, utilizing traditional typography and decorative elements. It also provides a window into the political and social climate of the Dutch Republic.
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