Penning met het portret en personificatie op Gerard van Swieten 1761 - 1816
sebastianmansfeld
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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ink colored
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sketchbook drawing
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pencil work
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sketchbook art
This 18th-century engraving by Sebastian Mansfeld depicts a medal commemorating Gerard van Swieten, a prominent Dutch physician and professor. The left side of the image features a portrait of Van Swieten, while the right side showcases allegorical figures representing the virtues of teaching and healing. The inscription on the medal highlights Van Swieten's contributions to medical education in Vienna. This artwork provides a glimpse into the life and legacy of a significant figure in medical history.
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