Portret van Desiderius Erasmus 1657 - 1707
hendrikbary
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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light pencil work
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pencil 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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limited contrast and shading
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sketchbook drawing
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pencil work
This engraving, created between 1657 and 1707 by Dutch artist Hendrik Bary, depicts the prominent Renaissance humanist Desiderius Erasmus. The artwork captures Erasmus in a three-quarter profile, showcasing his thoughtful expression and distinguished features. The engraving's fine lines and meticulous detail convey the likeness of this influential scholar, who is known for his contributions to the Reformation and his writings on education and theology. The image is held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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