Grafmonument van paus Adrianus VI 1727
janwandelaar
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pencil drawn
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light pencil work
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mechanical pen drawing
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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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 1727 engraving by Jan Wandelaar, titled "Grafmonument van paus Adrianus VI," depicts the proposed design for the tomb of Pope Adrian VI. The elaborate architectural structure features numerous figures and symbols, representing the Pope's life and virtues. Wandelaar's depiction of the monument, filled with intricate details and classical references, reflects the prevailing tastes of the Baroque era in the Netherlands. The engraving, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the artistic aspirations surrounding the memorialization of historical figures.
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