Sheet with Six Beetles
Pieter Holsteyn I, together with his son, produced many drawings of animals, especially birds and insects. On this sheet he grouped various species of beetles, including a black musk beetle and a large cockchafer. Their ‘armour’ glimmers like jewels, and by providing even the smallest insect with a light-grey cast shadow, the artist created a strong sense of space.
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Sheet with Six Beetles
Pieter Holsteyn I, together with his son, produced many drawings of animals, especially birds and insects. On this sheet he grouped various species of beetles, including a black musk beetle and a large cockchafer. Their ‘armour’ glimmers like jewels, and by providing even the smallest insect with a light-grey cast shadow, the artist created a strong sense of space.
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Pieter Holsteyn I, together wi ...... eated a strong sense of space.
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Samen met zijn zoon produceerd ...... maximale suggestie van ruimte.
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RP-T-1899-A-4262
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publisher
Rijksmuseum
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title
Blad met zes kevers
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Sheet with Six Beetles
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created
c. 1620 - c. 1662
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ca. 1620 - ca. 1662
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extent
breedte 207 mm
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height 160 mm
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hoogte 160 mm
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width 207 mm
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Collectie: tekeningen
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Collection: drawings
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temporal
derde kwart 17e eeuw
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second quarter 17th century
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third quarter 17th century
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tweede kwart 17e eeuw
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