Portret van Adriaan van der Willigen by Philippus Velijn

Portret van Adriaan van der Willigen 1811

pencil drawn

aged paper

light pencil work

photo restoration

pencil sketch

old engraving style

historical photography

portrait reference

pencil drawing

yellow element

"Portret van Adriaan van der Willigen" is an engraving by Dutch artist Philippus Velijn, created in 1811. The artwork depicts Adriaan van der Willigen, a prominent figure in Dutch society. Velijn, known for his meticulous detail and realistic style, captures the sitter's likeness with precision. The engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the fashion and social customs of early 19th-century Netherlands.