Triomfpoort ter ere van 200 jaar vrijheid in Vlissingen, 1772 1772
anonymous
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comic strip sketch
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quirky sketch
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mechanical pen drawing
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pen illustration
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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sketchwork
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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storyboard and sketchbook work
This 1772 engraving by an anonymous artist, titled "Triomfpoort ter ere van 200 jaar vrijheid in Vlissingen, 1772," depicts a triumphal arch erected in Vlissingen, Netherlands, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Dutch independence. The detailed etching shows the arch with its decorative elements, including allegorical figures and historical scenes. The scene unfolds with a procession passing through the arch, emphasizing the celebratory nature of the event. The artwork, now held in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a historical document and a visual record of a significant event in Dutch history.
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