Penningen met portret van Willem V, prins van Oranje-Nassau 1772 - 1813
barendchristiaanvancalker
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pencil drawn
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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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sketchbook drawing
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pencil work
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sketchbook art
This 18th-century engraving by Barend Christiaan van Calker depicts four medal designs celebrating Willem V, Prince of Orange-Nassau. The medals feature allegorical imagery, such as figures representing Hope, Faith, and Charity, and incorporate historical dates, including his birth and coronation. The inscription "B.C.V. Calker fec." indicates that Van Calker was the engraver responsible for creating these medal designs. The meticulous detail and skillful use of linework are characteristic of Van Calker's style, showcasing his mastery of this artistic medium.
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