Hertogin van Bourgondië neergestoken door haar man
1697 - 1699
Medium
pen
Dimensions
171; 135
About this artwork
Ontwerp voor een prent.
Art Historical Context
This pen drawing by Dutch artist Jan Luyken, created between 1697 and 1699, serves as a preparatory design for a print. Measuring just 171 by 135 millimeters, the compact work captures a dramatic moment from history: the Duchess of Burgundy being stabbed by her husband. Luyken, known for his detailed illustrations in books and prints, used precise linework to convey tension and emotion in this intimate scene. As a design rather than a finished engraving, the drawing reveals the artist’s process in planning compositions for wider distribution through printed media. Such works were common in th...
About the Artist
Jan Luyken
Dutch, Amsterdam 1649–1712 Amsterdam