Landschap met Poëzie en Inspiratie 1714 - 1720
janwandelaar
pencil drawn
light pencil work
pencil sketch
old engraving style
charcoal drawing
pencil drawing
pen-ink sketch
portrait drawing
pencil work
pencil art
This etching, "Landschap met Poëzie en Inspiratie" (Landscape with Poetry and Inspiration), was created between 1714 and 1720 by Dutch artist Jan Wandelaar. The scene depicts a woman, likely representing Poetry, being crowned by a winged figure, symbolizing Inspiration. She holds a scroll, "Ne quidquam rodit et odit," while a figure symbolizing Envy writhes on the ground. The composition is a prime example of Baroque allegory, blending idealized figures with symbolic imagery to convey a message about the power of art and its battle against negativity. Wandelaar's skilled use of light and shadow adds drama and depth to the scene. This intricate engraving, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artistry of the Dutch Golden Age.
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