Portret van Ludvig Holberg geflankeerd door Thalia en een engel 1722 - 1784
simonfokke
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pencil drawn
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light pencil work
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mechanical pen drawing
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pen sketch
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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pencil work
This etching by Dutch artist Simon Fokke, dated 1722-1784, portrays Ludvig Holberg, a renowned Danish playwright, poet, and historian, amidst allegorical figures. Holberg is positioned centrally, flanked by Thalia, the Muse of comedy, and an angel holding a banner inscribed with "Holbergs Elysian Plays." The composition evokes a celestial setting with clouds and scattered books, symbolizing Holberg's literary legacy and influence. The work showcases Fokke's mastery of detail and skillful rendering of figures and objects, capturing the essence of Holberg's intellectual and artistic achievements.
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