Penning met het portret van keurvorst Frederik Willem I en de namen van de keurvorsten van Brandenburg 1713
anonymous
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pencil drawn
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light pencil work
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shading to add clarity
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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pen-ink sketch
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limited contrast and shading
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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pencil work
This 1713 anonymous engraving, titled "Penning met het portret van keurvorst Frederik Willem I en de namen van de keurvorsten van Brandenburg," presents a detailed genealogical chart of the Brandenburg Electors. The central figure is Elector Frederick William I, his profile portrait framed by a circular list of previous electors and their reign dates. This piece serves as a historical record and likely functioned as a commemorative coin or medal. The use of engravings and charts makes this an example of visual history, emphasizing the importance of genealogical records in Brandenburg.
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