Verhaal der inwijding van het gedenkteeken ter nagedachtenis van L.J.W. Beeckman, gesneuveld als vrijwillig jager der Leydsche Hooge School by Johannes Hendricus van der Palm

Verhaal der inwijding van het gedenkteeken ter nagedachtenis van L.J.W. Beeckman, gesneuveld als vrijwillig jager der Leydsche Hooge School 1832

aged paper

homemade paper

reduced colour palette

paperlike

white palette

paper texture

personal sketchbook

folded paper

historical font

columned text

This small book cover, titled "Verhaal der inwijding van het gedenkteeken ter nagedachtenis van L.J.W. Beeckman," was created in 1832 by Johannes Hendricus van der Palm, a Dutch artist known for his work in the Neoclassical style. The artwork commemorates the life of L.J.W. Beeckman, who was a volunteer hunter for the Leiden High School. The cover is now housed in the Rijksmuseum and measures 22 cm in height and 14.5 cm in width. The artwork itself is a simple yet poignant depiction of the book's title, showcasing the dedication to a fallen hero, emphasizing the importance of remembrance and historical preservation.