Allegorische voorstelling met portret van Philips Verheyen by Pieter Devel

Allegorische voorstelling met portret van Philips Verheyen 1710 - 1711

pieterdevel

mechanical pen drawing

pen illustration

pen sketch

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

pen work

sketchbook drawing

"Allegorische voorstelling met portret van Philips Verheyen" is an engraving by Pieter Devel, dating back to 1710-1711. The artwork depicts a bust portrait of Philips Verheyen, a renowned anatomist, surrounded by allegorical figures representing the pursuit of knowledge. An angel holding a wreath symbolizes fame, while another figure represents time. The inscription "Secretion Nature mysteria Temporis auxilio detegit Anatomia" (Anatomy reveals the secrets of time through the help of nature) emphasizes the scientific nature of Verheyen's work. This engraving is a testament to the artistic skill of Pieter Devel and the appreciation for anatomical studies during this period.