Pamflet over het veroveren van de zilvervloot in 1628 door Piet Heyn 1629
anonymous
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aged paper
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ink paper printed
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hand drawn type
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personal sketchbook
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fading type
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ink colored
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This 1629, anonymous, Dutch pamphlet celebrates the Dutch admiral Piet Heyn (1579-1629) for his naval victory over the Spanish Silver Fleet in 1628. The text is written in a flowing, elegant script, typical of the period, and the title page features Heyn's name in bold lettering, underscoring his importance as a Dutch hero. This pamphlet, measuring 175 mm in height and 135 mm in width, exemplifies a form of art that was popular in the 17th century, utilizing calligraphy and printmaking to commemorate significant historical events.
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