Beeld van Voorzichtigheid (Prudentia) in de Vierschaar van het Stadhuis op de Dam 1719 - 1783
hubertquellinus
rijksmuseum
sculpture
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pencil drawn
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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sculpture
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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pencil art
This etching, *Beeld van Voorzichtigheid (Prudentia) in de Vierschaar van het Stadhuis op de Dam*, was created between 1719 and 1783 by Hubert Quellinus. It depicts the allegorical figure of Prudentia, representing the virtue of prudence, holding a globe and a serpent. The print captures a specific statue of the figure, originally located in the Vierschaar, the court of justice at the Amsterdam City Hall. The statue was later moved to the Rijksmuseum, showcasing its historical significance as a symbol of justice and wisdom.
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