Portret van Christoph Molitor by Georg Fennitzer

Portret van Christoph Molitor 1663

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pencil drawn

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aged paper

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photo restoration

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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portrait reference

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pencil drawing

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old-timey

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limited contrast and shading

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19th century

This engraving, "Portret van Christoph Molitor," was created in 1663 by Georg Fennitzer. It depicts Christoph Molitor, a man with a prominent mustache and a full head of hair. The subject’s clothing is detailed, indicating his social status, and he appears in an oval frame. The engraving's realistic depiction and attention to detail are characteristic of the 17th-century Dutch art style. The Rijksmuseum, where the artwork resides, houses a variety of Dutch engravings from this period, which offer fascinating insights into Dutch society.

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