Penning met het portret van Victor Amadeus II en de namen van de hertogen van Savoye 1706
anonymous
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pencil drawn
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pen drawing
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shading to add clarity
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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pen-ink sketch
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limited contrast and shading
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pen work
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pencil work
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golden font
This anonymous engraving from 1706 titled "Penning met het portret van Victor Amadeus II en de namen van de hertogen van Savoye" is a circular portrait of Victor Amadeus II, Duke of Savoy. The engraving is filled with text outlining the names and reign dates of the Dukes of Savoy. The inscription around the portrait reads, "Victor Amadeus II D.G. Dux," indicating he was the Duke by the Grace of God. The artwork is an example of heraldic portraiture and showcases the importance of genealogical lineage within the Savoy family.
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