Handelsetiket van Jan Hofman te Haarlem c. 1681 - 1740
anonymous
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comic strip sketch
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light pencil work
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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pen-ink sketch
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ink colored
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sketchbook drawing
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pencil work
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sketchbook art
This 17th-century etching is a trade card for Jan Hofman, a merchant in Haarlem. The design features a coat of arms with the inscription "HAER LEM" and a sword, possibly representing the merchant's trade. Below, an ornate banner displays Hofman's name and a symbol of a cross and initials. The central image depicts piles of bound bundles, possibly signifying the merchant's goods. The card serves as a visual identifier for Jan Hofman's business, highlighting his profession and potentially hinting at his trade.
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