Bruiloftsprent op het huwelijk van Zacharias Hendrik Alewijn en Maria Schuylenburgh 1701 - 1703
pietervandenberge
comic strip sketch
quirky illustration
pen illustration
old engraving style
personal sketchbook
pen-ink sketch
sketchbook drawing
storyboard and sketchbook work
cartoon carciture
sketchbook art
"Bruiloftsprent op het huwelijk van Zacharias Hendrik Alewijn en Maria Schuylenburgh" is a 1701-1703 engraving by Dutch artist Pieter van den Berge. It depicts the wedding of Zacharias Hendrik Alewijn and Maria Schuylenburgh in a formal setting. The couple is the central focus, standing on a balcony overlooking a garden. Above them, angels float among the clouds, symbolizing the divine blessing of their union. The image is filled with intricate details, including floral motifs, classical architecture, and a monogram of the couple's initials. This artwork exemplifies the artistic style of the Dutch Golden Age, with its emphasis on realism and meticulous detail. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, it serves as a historical artifact documenting a significant event in Dutch history.
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