Het nieuw vermakelyk spel / Genaamd de Jood by Jan (Sr.) Oortman

Het nieuw vermakelyk spel / Genaamd de Jood 1818 - 1845

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aged paper

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toned paper

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old engraving style

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traditional media

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retro 'vintage design

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personal sketchbook

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old-timey

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ink colored

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sketchbook drawing

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word imagery

"Het nieuw vermakelyk spel / Genaamd de Jood" is an 1818-1845 engraving by Dutch artist Jan (Sr.) Oortman (1753-1823). The image depicts a game board for a dice game titled "The Jew" with a seated figure throwing dice. The artwork provides instructions on how to play the game, highlighting the popularity of board games in 19th-century Netherlands. The image was likely printed for commercial use, possibly as an advertisement for the game. The print is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.

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