Portret van Matthäus Zell 1597 - 1599
robertboissard
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aged paper
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light pencil work
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expressing emotion
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book
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old engraving style
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traditional media
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caricature
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joyful generate happy emotion
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retro 'vintage design
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illustrative and welcoming imagery
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cartoon carciture
"Portret van Matthäus Zell" (1597-1599) is an engraving by Robert Boissard depicting the German theologian Matthäus Zell. The portrait shows Zell in profile, holding a book, and is framed by an ornate arch with the inscription "Matthias Zell Ius Ecclesias Insigne". This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Boissard's mastery in portraiture and historical documentation, offering a glimpse into the life and work of a prominent religious figure of the 16th century.
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