Portret van Johannes Henning 1681 - 1709
johannchristophboecklin
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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toned paper
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ink paper printed
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book
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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pencil work
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pencil art
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columned text
Johann Christoph Boecklin's "Portret van Johannes Henning" is an engraving depicting the portrait of Johannes Henning, a Lutheran pastor. The image shows Henning dressed in the garb of a pastor, holding a book, and is framed by an elaborate oval border with an inscription including his biography. The engraving, created between 1681 and 1709, is a testament to the importance of religious figures during this period.
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