Hier in is voor u jeugd / die 't leezen staag beminnen / Te vinden nieuwen vreugd / Van Goden en godinnen, / En wel de voornaamst' van dien / die de heydens gunste bien 1765 - 1767
weduwehendrikvanderputte
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toned paper
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quirky sketch
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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sketchwork
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ink drawing experimentation
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour illustration
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
This 18th century Dutch broadside, titled "Hier in is voor u jeugd / die 't leezen staag beminnen / Te vinden nieuwen vreugd / Van Goden en godinnen, / En wel de voornaamst' van dien / die de heydens gunste bien," illustrates 16 deities from Greek and Roman mythology, showcasing their attributes and actions. The work, created by the widow of Hendrik van der Putte, employs a woodcut technique to depict the figures, accompanied by rhyming verses in Dutch. The imagery and text were intended for a young audience to learn about ancient mythology. This artwork is a fascinating example of Dutch print culture in the 18th century.
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