Tekstblad met de lijkklacht bij de begrafenis van Willem Lodewijk, graaf van Nassau, in de Grote Kerk te Leeuwarden, 1620 by Jan Jansz Starter

Tekstblad met de lijkklacht bij de begrafenis van Willem Lodewijk, graaf van Nassau, in de Grote Kerk te Leeuwarden, 1620 1620

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magazine cover layout

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small type

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hand drawn type

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fading type

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newspaper layout

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magazine layout

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stylized text

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thick font

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handwritten font

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classical type

This printed broadside, created by Jan Jansz Starter in 1620, is a poignant tribute to Willem Lodewijk, Count of Nassau. The artwork, titled "Tekstblad met de lijkklacht bij de begrafenis van Willem Lodewijk, graaf van Nassau, in de Grote Kerk te Leeuwarden, 1620", is a testament to the art of mourning and commemoration. It is housed in the Rijksmuseum, and features an intricate, black-and-white print of a funeral elegy, highlighting the Dutch tradition of paying respects to prominent figures through printed tributes. The broadside is a glimpse into historical Dutch art, specifically the genre of mourning broadsides, and a testament to the artistry of Jan Jansz Starter.

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