Grafmonument voor Henrik Danielsz. Hooft 1794
theodoorkoning
pencil drawn
light pencil work
quirky sketch
symbol
pencil sketch
old engraving style
personal sketchbook
sketchbook drawing
pencil work
watercolour illustration
sketchbook art
Theodoor Koning's 1794 print, "Grafmonument voor Henrik Danielsz. Hooft," depicts a complex allegorical scene commemorating the life of Henrik Danielsz. Hooft, a prominent Dutch official. The print features a bust of Hooft above a sarcophagus adorned with a wreath and a shield, surrounded by mourners and symbolic figures. Two children, possibly representing Hooft's posterity, are seated below the monument. A winged cupid above the monument symbolizes ascension to heaven. The image highlights the importance of Hooft's legacy and the esteem he held within Dutch society. The print is a testament to the artist's skill in conveying complex allegorical narratives through detailed engraving.
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