Ovaal met een voorstelling van een ruiter c. 1525 - 1594
hanssibmacher
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comic strip sketch
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pen drawing
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mechanical pen drawing
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pen illustration
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pen 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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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
This intricate engraving, "Ovaal met een voorstelling van een ruiter," by Hans Sibmacher (c. 1525 - 1611) showcases the artist's mastery of detail and ornamentation. The central oval depicts a mounted rider, surrounded by an elaborate framework of fantastical creatures, stylized foliage, and heraldic symbols. The work exemplifies the popular style of grotesque, featuring whimsical, often hybrid figures, characteristic of 16th century European art. Sibmacher's engraving is not only a technical achievement but also a testament to the artistic trends of the time.
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