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Frontispiece Design for Edward Simson, Chronicon Catholicon
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Frontispiece Design for Edward Simson, Chronicon Catholicon

Jan Wandelaar · c. 1729 · doorgriffelen; pen; brush; paper; ink; chalk

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Jan Wandelaar primarily made designs for prints in books. His drawings have a unique character because he first sketched the depiction in red chalk. He rendered his compositions as grandly and directly as possible. He concentrated almost exclusively on the main group with three angels, which is especially highlighted. He often has one of the figures look directly out at the viewer.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineFrontispiece Design for Edward Simson, Chronicon Catholicon. c. 1729. Jan Wandelaar. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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