Vers bij de prent Dood en Cupido schieten elkaars pijlen af en oude man maakt jonge vrouw het hof, ca. 1707-1708 1595 - 1708
abrahamallard
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aged paper
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toned paper
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sketch book
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hand drawn type
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hardpaper
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personal sketchbook
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journal
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This 17th-century engraving by Abraham Allard, titled "Vers bij de prent Dood en Cupido schieten elkaars pijlen af en oude man maakt jonge vrouw het hof", depicts a scene from a poem about death, love, and courtship. The image is part of a larger print series from the 17th century. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, utilizes linework to create a detailed and complex scene, showcasing a mix of allegorical and mythological figures. This work reflects the artistic trends of the Baroque period and provides a glimpse into the visual culture of the Dutch Golden Age.
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