Toneel waarop de personificaties van Glorie, Majesteit, Generositeit, Magnificentie en Modestheid samen een kroon hoog houden, 1578 by Antoni van Leest

Toneel waarop de personificaties van Glorie, Majesteit, Generositeit, Magnificentie en Modestheid samen een kroon hoog houden, 1578 1578 - 1579

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aged paper

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toned paper

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sketch book

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personal sketchbook

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sketchwork

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pen work

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sketchbook drawing

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watercolour illustration

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storyboard and sketchbook work

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sketchbook art

This small-scale artwork, “Toneel waarop de personificaties van Glorie, Majesteit, Generositeit, Magnificentie en Modestheid samen een kroon hoog houden”, is a 16th-century print by Antoni van Leest. It depicts five female figures, personifying virtues such as Glory, Majesty, Generosity, Magnificence, and Modesty, holding aloft a crown. This miniature masterpiece, created around 1578-1579, exemplifies the use of allegorical imagery common in the Dutch Renaissance, highlighting the importance of virtue and its role in society. The artwork's delicate detail and vibrant colors, within a theatrical setting, contribute to its captivating appeal and underscore its educational value.

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