Twee Moren op een dromedaris
1577
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
105; 76; 140; 112
About this artwork
plaatrand: hoogte 105 mm x breedte 76 mm x hoogte 140 mm (rechthoekig kader) x breedte 112 mm (rechthoekig kader)
Art Historical Context
### Twee Moren op eenromedaris (Two Moors on a Dromedary) Abraham de Bruyn's 1577 engraving *Twee Moren op dromedaris* captures vivid scene of two North African figures—likely merchants or travelers—astride a dromedary. Rendered in fine detail on a small scale (105 mm high by 76 mm wide), image features a precise rectangular frame extending to 140 mm by 112 mm, typical of book illustrations from Antwerp's vibrant printmaking workshops. De Bruyn, a Flemish engraver active in the Northern Renaissance, specialized in costume books that showcased global attire and customs, blending meticulous lin...