De gelukkige staat der Nederlanden, 1603 1603
hendrickhondiusi
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pen drawing
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mechanical pen drawing
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pen illustration
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pen sketch
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junji ito style
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personal sketchbook
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linework heavy
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
"De gelukkige staat der Nederlanden" (The Happy State of the Netherlands) is an etching by Hendrick Hondius I, created in 1603, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The image depicts a celebratory scene of the Dutch Republic's rise to power, showcasing a panoramic cityscape with numerous figures and symbols representing strength and prosperity. The etching is a prime example of 17th-century Dutch art, reflecting the national pride and optimism that followed the Dutch Golden Age, a period of cultural and economic flourishing.
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