Portret van Dirck Jansz. Uyttenbroeck, burgemeester van Delft, op 51-jarige leeftijd 1577
wierix
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pencil drawn
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light pencil work
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shading to add clarity
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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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limited contrast and shading
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sketchbook drawing
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pencil work
This 1577 engraving by Wierix depicts Dirck Jansz. Uyttenbroeck, a 51-year-old mayor of Delft. The print is a portrait, a common subject in the 16th century. It is a fine example of the "Northern Renaissance" style of engraving. It is now a part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum, a renowned museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The work is an important historical document, representing the social and political landscape of 16th-century Delft.
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