Portret van Gijsbert Voet op 68-jarige leeftijd 1657 - 1665
salomonsavery
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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light pencil work
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photo restoration
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book
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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historical photography
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old-timey
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19th century
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pencil work
"Portret van Gijsbert Voet op 68-jarige leeftijd" is an engraving by Salomon Savery, created between 1657 and 1665. The artwork depicts Gijsbert Voet, a prominent theologian, at the age of 68. The portrait features Voet in a three-quarter view, sitting in a chair with a book in his hand. The inscription around the oval frame identifies Voet as a professor in the "Academia Ultrajectina" (University of Utrecht), emphasizing his academic achievements. The engraving captures Voet's likeness with intricate detail, showcasing Savery's skillful use of line and shading. The artwork is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.
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