Ronde cartouche met het portret van Tibullus 1579 - 1580
anonymous
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light pencil work
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quirky sketch
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pen sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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fruit
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
This anonymous engraving, "Ronde cartouche met het portret van Tibullus" (c. 1579-1580), depicts a profile portrait of the Roman poet Tibullus within a circular cartouche. The cartouche is adorned with elaborate ornamentation including scrolling elements, flowers, and a small cherub figure above. The inscription on the cartouche reads "ROMAE NOMEN TERRIS FATALE REGENDIS," which translates to "The name of Rome is destined to rule the earth." This engraving exemplifies the Renaissance interest in classical literature and history. The detailed engraving and the emphasis on classical imagery and inscription make it a typical example of Renaissance art.
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