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Memorial Johan Diederich Deiman Two allegorical figures
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Memorial Johan Diederich Deiman Two allegorical figures
Memorial for Johan Diederich Deiman, Two allegorical figures at a burial monument. Godliness is personified by an angel with a flame on his head, who points to a beam of light. The friendship is depicted by a weeping woman with a skull under her foot and a laurel wreath and some books on the floor next to her. She shows the silhouette portrait of J.D. Deiman. Below the show six lines of text in Dutch, other memorial structures, Johan Diederich Deiman, Marten Houtman (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1783, paper, letterpress printing, h 226 mm × w 157 mm h 356 mm × w 247 mm
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Media ID 19543093
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1783 Angel Beam Books Depicted Flame Floor Next Foot Friendship Laurel Wreath Letterpress Printing Light Memorial Personified Points Silhouette Portrait Six Lines Text Godliness Mentioned
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This print showcases the "Memorial Johan Diederich Deiman, Two allegorical figures" at a burial monument in Amsterdam, dating back to 1783. The artist skillfully personifies godliness and friendship through two striking figures. On one side stands an angel with a flame atop his head, symbolizing godliness. With a pointed finger, he directs our attention towards a beam of light, perhaps representing divine guidance or enlightenment. On the other side stands a weeping woman who embodies friendship. She delicately places her foot on a skull while holding a laurel wreath and some books beside her on the floor. These objects may signify remembrance and intellectual pursuits associated with friendship. In her hands, she holds up a silhouette portrait of J. D. Deiman, paying homage to his memory. Beneath this thought-provoking scene are six lines of text written in Dutch that further enhance the memorial's significance but remain untranslated here. Printed on paper using letterpress printing techniques, this print captures not only the artistry but also the historical value of this remarkable memorial structure created by Marten Houtman (as mentioned on the object). It is truly an exquisite piece that invites contemplation and reflection upon themes of spirituality and human connection.
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