Portret van Hendrik Casimir I, graaf van Nassau-Dietz 1630 - 1699
anonymous
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pencil drawn
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toned paper
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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portrait reference
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pencil drawing
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19th century
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portrait drawing
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pencil work
This anonymous etching from the 17th century depicts a portrait of Hendrik Casimir I, Count of Nassau-Dietz. The portrait, housed in the Rijksmuseum, displays the Count in an oval frame, wearing a lace collar and a dark garment with a prominent cross. His facial features are rendered with meticulous detail, capturing his serious expression and emphasizing his noble bearing. The work is a fine example of the engraved portraiture popular during the Dutch Golden Age, showcasing the skillful use of line and shading to create a lifelike representation.
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