Lofzang op de drie gevluchte Scheveningse vissers, 1781 by Pieter Vreede

Lofzang op de drie gevluchte Scheveningse vissers, 1781 1781

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aged paper

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old engraving style

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hand drawn type

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personal sketchbook

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journal

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sketchbook drawing

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handwritten font

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word imagery

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historical font

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columned text

"Lofzang op de drie gevluchte Scheveningse vissers" is a Dutch broadside from 1781 by Pieter Vreede. It's a text-based artwork, a type of printed document that uses typography and layout to convey its message. The artwork tells a story about a Dutch ship's captain, Arij Bruin, who was arrested in England, and his three crew members, who escaped their captors and returned home safely. This type of broadside was common in the 18th century, serving as a news source and a way to memorialize local events.

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