Portret van Don Luis de Requesens y Zunega by Christoffel van Sichem I

Portret van Don Luis de Requesens y Zunega before 1611

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aged paper

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mechanical pen drawing

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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sketch book

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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

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sketchbook art

This portrait of Don Luis de Requesens y Zúñiga was created by Christoffel van Sichem I, a Dutch engraver who lived from 1546 to 1624. The artwork was likely completed before 1611. The engraving depicts Don Luis, a Spanish nobleman and military commander, in full dress, standing before a building with a view of a fortified city in the background. This piece, which is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into 16th-century Dutch portraiture, showcasing the detail and precision of engravings during the period.

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