Allegorie op de huwelijksverbintenis tussen Abraham Lestevenon en Geertrui de Vroede by Jan Goeree

Allegorie op de huwelijksverbintenis tussen Abraham Lestevenon en Geertrui de Vroede 1700

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comic strip sketch

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statue

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aged paper

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mechanical pen drawing

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old engraving style

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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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cartoon carciture

This 1700 engraving by Jan Goeree, titled "Allegory on the marriage contract between Abraham Lestevenon and Geertrui de Vroede", depicts a grand celebration of the couple's union. The composition features allegorical figures, cherubs, and architectural elements, creating a complex and visually striking design. At the center of the image, a couple is depicted at the foot of a majestic monument, while angels soar above them. The engraving celebrates the union of this Dutch couple with an intricate allegorical representation of love and marriage. Located in the Rijksmuseum, this print is a fine example of 18th-century Dutch decorative art, showcasing the refined technical skills of the engraver.

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