Familiealbum van Pieter Serwouters met 34 bladen by Pieter Serwouters

Familiealbum van Pieter Serwouters met 34 bladen 1596 - 1657

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photo of handprinted image

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

reduced colour palette

personal sketchbook

chalky texture

coloured pencil

watercolor

calligraphy

This is a family album created by Pieter Serwouters in 1596-1657. The album, currently located in the Rijksmuseum, features a simple off-white leather cover with a decorative design. The cover is adorned with a central diamond-shaped motif enclosed in a square frame. The album serves as a fascinating historical artifact and offers a glimpse into the lives and personal documents of the Serwouters family during the 16th and 17th centuries.