Grafmonument voor Henrik Danielsz. Hooft by Theodoor Koning

Grafmonument voor Henrik Danielsz. Hooft 1794

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pencil drawn

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light pencil work

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quirky sketch

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symbol

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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sketchbook drawing

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pencil work

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watercolour illustration

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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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