Diogenes bij een portret van André-Hercule de Fleury 1708 - 1780
jacobhoubraken
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light pencil work
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quirky sketch
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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cartoon carciture
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sketchbook art
Jacob Houbraken's engraving "Diogenes bij een portret van André-Hercule de Fleury" (1708-1780) is a striking example of Dutch Baroque art. Houbraken, a renowned engraver known for his portraiture, portrays the Cynic philosopher Diogenes holding a portrait of André-Hercule de Fleury, a powerful French cardinal and chief minister. The engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Houbraken's mastery of detail and dramatic composition, with Diogenes's stoic expression contrasting with Fleury's regal presence within the oval frame. This artwork exemplifies the enduring appeal of historical figures and intellectual themes in art.
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