Studieblad met handen en figuren

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Studieblad met handen en figuren

Creator

Jacob de Gheyn II

Dutch painter and engraver (c.1565-1629) · 1565–1629

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Date
1604
Medium
cartridge paper, ink
Institution
Rijksmuseum

This study demonstrates Jacques de Gheyn’s drawing process. He recorded his fanciful ideas directly onto paper in pen and ink with seeming effortlessness. The group of figures in the upper right is difficult to decipher. Two old witches seem to be initiating three young witches into diabolic rituals.

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