Allegorisch grafmonument voor prins Willem V, 1806 by Jan Gerritsz. Visser

Allegorisch grafmonument voor prins Willem V, 1806 1806

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pencil drawn

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aged paper

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light pencil work

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photo restoration

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archive photography

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personal sketchbook

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historical photography

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old-timey

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yellow element

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pencil work

This etching by Jan Gerritsz. Visser, created in 1806, is an allegorical monument dedicated to Prince Willem V. The image features a seated figure, likely representing the Netherlands, mourning the prince’s death. Two cherubs and a winged figure with a laurel wreath symbolize the prince's virtues and legacy. The inscription on the monument states the prince’s titles and dates of birth and death. This print is a valuable historical document that depicts the mourning and remembrance of a significant figure in Dutch history.

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