Memorieprent voor Hendrik Hooft Daniëlsz. 1794
lambertusantoniusclaessens
drawing, print, paper, engraving
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portrait
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drawing
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old engraving style
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charcoal drawing
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paper
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romanticism
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history-painting
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engraving
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monochrome
"Memorieprent voor Hendrik Hooft Daniëlsz." is a 1794 engraving by Dutch artist Lambertus Antonius Claessens. The artwork features a woman in mourning kneeling at a tomb, while an angel ascends toward heaven. The inscription below the oval-shaped image refers to a memorial for Hendrik Hooft Daniëlsz, suggesting the work was commissioned as a personal tribute. The engraving, likely intended for private viewing, reflects the Neoclassical style prevalent during the late 18th century, showcasing a focus on classical motifs, idealized figures, and sentimental themes.
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