Penning met portret van Johan van der Does, heer van Noordwijk, bevelhebber te Leiden tijdens het beleg, 1574 by Simon Fokke

Penning met portret van Johan van der Does, heer van Noordwijk, bevelhebber te Leiden tijdens het beleg, 1574 1722 - 1784

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quirky illustration

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blue ink drawing

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quirky sketch

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old engraving style

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cartoon sketch

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personal sketchbook

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sketchbook drawing

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storyboard and sketchbook work

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cartoon carciture

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sketchbook art

This etching by Dutch artist Simon Fokke depicts a portrait of Johan van der Does, a commander during the Siege of Leiden in 1574. The portrait is presented within a circular frame, surrounded by a Latin inscription honoring Van der Does's leadership. Below, another circular frame depicts a table with a book and a sword, signifying Van der Does's role in the Dutch Revolt. This 18th-century artwork showcases the historical significance of Johan van der Does, a key figure in Dutch history.

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