Toneel met personificatie van de Standvastigheid (Constantia), 1578 by Antoni van Leest

Toneel met personificatie van de Standvastigheid (Constantia), 1578 1578 - 1579

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aged paper

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toned paper

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sketch book

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personal sketchbook

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coloured pencil

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sketchbook drawing

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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sketchbook art

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watercolor

"Toneel met personificatie van de Standvastigheid (Constantia)," is a 16th-century engraving by Antoni van Leest, a prominent Dutch artist. This detailed image depicts the personification of Constancy, a female figure standing on a stage, holding a small figure symbolizing Steadfastness. The intricate stage is decorated with architectural elements, garlands, and a decorative frame with a blank oval, hinting at a larger context. The image, likely a page from a larger book, reflects the artistry and symbolism prevalent in the era, highlighting the significance of moral virtues.

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