Portret van Jan Cornets de Groot 1784 - 1790
franciscussansom
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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traditional media
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personal sketchbook
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pencil work
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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cartoon carciture
This 1784-1790 engraving by Franciscus Sansom, titled "Portret van Jan Cornets de Groot," depicts the Dutch official Jan Cornets de Groot. The engraving, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases a portrait of de Groot within an elaborate frame adorned with various symbolic elements, including a helmet, flags, and weaponry. This intricate design highlights de Groot's position of power and importance within the Dutch society. The inscription at the bottom provides details about de Groot's achievements and his dedication to the city of Rotterdam, adding historical and biographical context to the artwork.
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