Gedicht op het zwaard waarmee Johan van Oldenbarnevelt in 1619 zou zijn onthoofd 1743 - 1745
fransgreenwood
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aged paper
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toned paper
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hand drawn type
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personal sketchbook
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coloured pencil
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This 18th-century manuscript poem by Frans Greenwood, created between 1743-1745, is a poetic tribute to Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, a Dutch statesman executed in 1619. The handwritten poem, titled "Toewyding aan Nederland," reflects Greenwood's admiration for Oldenbarnevelt and his legacy. It is a poignant example of 18th-century Dutch calligraphy and serves as a historical document, highlighting the impact of Oldenbarnevelt's life and death on the Netherlands.
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