Epitaaf met Christus tussen engelen 1557
johannesoflucasvandoetechum
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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mechanical pen drawing
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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old-timey
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
This 1557 engraving, created by Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum, titled *Epitaaf met Christus tussen engelen*, depicts a monumental tomb structure topped by a scene of Christ surrounded by angels. The detailed design, characterized by its architectural elements and classical motifs, showcases the refined artistry of the Renaissance era. This piece, housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a fascinating glimpse into the symbolic and visual language of funerary art during this period.
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