Jens Holland's Art Blog!

@jens-holland's art blog; requests: closed mostly gay, angst, and Shakespeare Jens [they/them]

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Aurane Waters, requested by a friend of mine.

My first digital ASOIAF fanart!!!

I had a lot of fun researching 15th century clothing — 1440s-60s was my general ball park, and the robe/kaftan is Ottoman inspired 💜

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If you're accepting requests could you do Anna komnene? I've recently become obessed with her works and I loved your design for her ❤️

Hi!! Thank you so much for your kind words!

I have a couple other requests I’m working on right now, but I will definitely add Anna Komnene to my queue!

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Roman consorts and Augustae:

Manlia Scantilla — Julia Constantia

193 AD — 324 AD

OK WE ARE DONE FOR REAL THIS TIME. ALL THE EMPERORS AND ALL THE EMPRESSES. PLUS SOME, YIPPEEEEE

Comment your favorites!!! (Guide below)

1) Manlia Scantilla, Julia Domna, Fulvia Plautilla

2) Nonia Celsa, Cornelia Paula, Aquilia Severa, Annia Faustina

3) Hierocles (😋), Sallustia Orbiana, Sulpicia Memmia, Caecilia Paulina

4) Furia Tranquillina, Otacilia Severa, Herennia Etruscilla, Cornelia Supera

5) Cornelia Salonina, Ulpia Severina, Arria (daughter of Aper), Magnia Urbica

6) Prisca, Eutropia, Julia Helena, Maximiana Theodora

7) Galeria Valeria, Valeria Maximilla, Julia Constantia

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As Thane of Lochaber, Banquo would have been a Norse-Gael back in the 11th century, and possibly dressed something like this!

And we are all caught up with Norse-Gael Banquo! Come get your stickers, prints, buttons, and tote bags of this iconic Shakespearean hunk. He is well dressed and of noble character!

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These six emperors are often numbered among the worst to rule Rome. They also happen to be some of my favorites

I actually updated this one (a second time!!) to get Caracalla’s face right (FINALLY!!!). He looks much better now. Anyway! I am super excited about these stickers — they are so cute and I’m glad they are far enough apart to be separate! Can’t wait to stick my favorite emperors all over my laptop

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Colorized: Emperor Domitian and a Nero imposter getting ready for the day (84 AD)

Inspired by @/islafigs:

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💬 0  🔁 78  ❤️ 427 · I’m pushing the Bloodraven microbang agenda (thank you sir Gary Gianni)

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MacDuff descends upon Macbeth during the final battle at Dunsinane. His sword shines with righteous intent

Epic MacDuff comes on T shirts, stickers, and more! I am very excited for the acrylic block 😆

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The devil on my shoulder. The wicked and nefarious patriarch.

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Every year, I redraw my crazy man, and I'm always so proud of my progress. Macbeth is as unhinged as ever <3

Crazy man 2025 is up on my redbubble!!! Come get your mans 😆😆

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Have you ever tried drawing Hannibal and Scipio Africanus?

I haven’t! I don’t really know much about them or that era in general 😭

I mostly stick to the imperial period

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Day 30: Gold - Anna Komnene

The images in the background represent the breadth of her education

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[ID: art of the historical figure Anna Komnene sitting at a table, holding open a book. She is smiling and is surrounded by ships, weapons, animals, and other symbols of her education. /end ID]

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Cornificia and Cassius Dio from @kamaandhallie ‘s Cassius Dio novel! You can check it out here!

Alt with dark hair Dio for fun :3

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i just happened randomly across yr macbeth art after closing on a production of macbeth and was super amused to see that your banquo has helix piercings in the same spot on the same ear as my helix piercings (i played banquo)

that in mind, if sketch/art rq’s are open, is there any chance i could get a banquo :3

Hello! Thank for this lovely message, I’m so glad you’re able to connect with my Banquo design in that way :’D

And here is a Banquo for you! I had a fun time with his new outfit yayy. Apparently it’s Macbeth winter this year hsgdj, first Duff and now Banq, this is awesome

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The Thane of Lochaber

Ougghhhh it’s been so long since I’ve properly drawn Banquo, but I’ve realized within the last couple years that based on where Lochaber is, he would probably have been a Norse-Gael! So now I get the draw him in a mix of Norse and medieval Gaelic clothing :D

Norse Banquo goes so hard

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This was not what I originally sat down to draw last night (Banquo anon, I promise I will get to you!!) but hey! Here are the six “bad” emperors 😆

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Modern Nero for Nero birthday! Happy birthday queen!

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Forgot to mention! She is a theater and literary studies double major, enjoys music in her free time. Knitting is also a big hobby, makes her own sweaters 💜

Oh, and she has a pet snake!

I totally should have drawn her with glasses too but didn’t think of that until this morning 🥲. She definitely has the most stylish glasses though

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Modern Nero for Nero birthday! Happy birthday queen!