Frontispiece Design Sketch for Frederick Hendrick van Nassauw

Pieter Jansz, c. 1651

In many instances, the sketches for title page designs have not been preserved. The Rijksmuseum is thus fortunate to own two successive drawings of the Triumph of Frederick Henry by Pieter Jansz, who was also active as a stained glass painter. They differ little from one another. Drawing with pencil, as used for this design sketch, allowed the artist to rub out mistakes and make changes: this was much more difficult to do with ink.

  • Artwork typedrawing, design
  • Object numberRP-T-1888-A-1491
  • Dimensionsheight 221 mm x width 168 mm
  • Physical characteristicsgrafiet

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Frontispiece Design Sketch for Frederick Hendrick van Nassauw

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-T-1888-A-1491

  • Description

    Eerste ontwerp voor de Triomf van Frederik Hendrik


Creation

  • Creation

    • draftsman (artist): Pieter Jansz
    • draftsman (artist): Dirk Stoop [rejected attribution]
  • Dating

    c. 1651

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    grafiet

  • Dimensions

    height 221 mm x width 168 mm


Explanatory note

  • Voorstudie voor tekening en prent.


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Acquisition and rights


Documentation

  • J. Bruyn, 'Een gedachtenisvenster voor Claes van Ruyven en Geertgen tot Sint Jans' Johannes paneel te Wenen', Oud Holland 122 (2009) nr. 2/3, p. 128, afb. 7 (datering: ca. 1651)


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