Toneel waarop de personificaties van Glorie, Majesteit, Generositeit, Magnificentie en Modestheid samen een kroon hoog houden, 1578 1578 - 1579
antonivanleest
aged paper
toned paper
sketch book
personal sketchbook
sketchwork
pen work
sketchbook drawing
watercolour illustration
storyboard and sketchbook work
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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