Gy zyt geweest, myn vrind!
Theodoor Koning
1782
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
274; 217
About this artwork
height 274 mm x width 217 mm
Art Historical Context
**"Gy zyt geweest, myn vrind!" by Theodoor Koning (2)** Step into the intricate world of 18th Dutch engraving with Theodoor Koning's work, *Gy zyt geweest, my vrind!*—translating roughly to "You have been my friend!" in modern English. Created in 1782, this engraving measures 274 mm in height by 217 mm in width capturing a moment of intimate farewell or reflection through delicate lines etched into a metal plate. Koning, a lesser-known artist of the Dutch Enlightenment era, employs the engraving technique, a hallmark of the period for its precision and ability to produce detailed, reproducibl...