Grafmonument voor Jan Six by Pieter van den Berge

Grafmonument voor Jan Six 1700 - 1702

pencil drawn

toned paper

light pencil work

mechanical pen drawing

pencil sketch

old engraving style

pencil drawing

pen-ink sketch

watercolour illustration

pencil art

This 1700-1702 etching by Pieter van den Berge is a commemorative monument dedicated to Jan Six, a prominent figure in Amsterdam. The composition features a bust of Six within a round frame, surrounded by allegorical figures and a central inscription praising his virtues. The use of allegorical figures and a formal inscription, characteristic of Baroque art, elevates the monument to a timeless tribute to Six's legacy. The artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum and provides valuable insight into Dutch art and history.