Arabier op kameel en Indiase ruiter 1576 - 1596
abrahamdebruyn
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toned paper
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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pen-ink sketch
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ink colored
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
"Arabier op kameel en Indiase ruiter" (Arab on camel and Indian horseman) is an engraving by Abraham de Bruyn, dating back to 1576 - 1596. De Bruyn, a Flemish artist, was known for his travel drawings and engravings, often depicting scenes from his journeys across Europe and the Middle East. This artwork, part of a larger series, showcases the rich cultural diversity and exoticism of distant lands, capturing the attire, customs, and modes of transportation prevalent in the 16th century. It is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, offering a glimpse into the fascination with the Orient during the Dutch Golden Age.
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