Vaandeldragers SPQR, plaat H by Nicolaas Hogenberg

Vaandeldragers SPQR, plaat H 1530 - 1536

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aged paper

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light pencil work

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pencil sketch

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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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sketchbook drawing

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storyboard and sketchbook work

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sketchbook art

"Vaandeldragers SPQR, plaat H" is an engraving by Nicolaas Hogenberg, created between 1530 and 1536. This artwork depicts a procession of horsemen carrying banners, illustrating the power and authority of the Roman Republic (SPQR). The detailed rendering of figures and horses in the engraving is characteristic of Hogenberg's meticulous style, and the inclusion of heraldic devices and Latin inscriptions adds historical context and reinforces the theme of Roman power and tradition. This engraving is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the visual culture of the 16th century.

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