Gedicht op het zwaard waarmee Johan van Oldenbarnevelt in 1619 zou zijn onthoofd 1743 - 1745
kornelisboonvanengelant
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aged paper
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toned paper
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ink paper printed
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hand drawn type
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personal sketchbook
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This handwritten poem titled "Gedicht op het zwaard waarmee Johan van Oldenbarnevelt in 1619 zou zijn onthoofd" (Poem on the Sword with which Johan van Oldenbarnevelt was beheaded in 1619) by Kornelis Boon van Engelant (1680-1750) was created between 1743 and 1745. The poem expresses a sense of sadness and grief, reflecting on the execution of Johan van Oldenbarnevelt, a prominent Dutch statesman. The artwork, a testament to the political and social upheaval of the time, is a poignant reminder of the power of words and the enduring impact of historical events.
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