Portret van J.D.A.M. Lührmann 1809 - 1871

This print, titled "Portret van J.D.A.M. Lührmann" was made by an anonymous artist in the Netherlands. The portrait depicts Lührmann, identified as a "Med. Chir. Doctor," against a backdrop of draped fabric and books. The image operates within the conventions of bourgeois portraiture, designed to convey respectability and status. The inclusion of books suggests intellectual accomplishment, a common visual code for the professional class of the era. As a doctor, Lührmann would have been part of a growing class of professionals who were defining themselves through education and service. Prints like these circulated widely, offering a way for individuals to project a certain image of themselves and for society to recognize and reinforce emerging social hierarchies. Further research into the medical profession in the Netherlands during this period, along with an investigation of Lührmann himself, could provide valuable insights into the social and institutional context of this portrait. This helps us understand how individuals navigated the visual language of social status.