Portret van Bertel Thorvaldsen in Ordedracht van de Accademia di San Lucca 1827 - 1864

This lithograph, created by Carl Heinrich Ludvig Heims between 1827 and 1864, depicts a portrait of Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen. Thorvaldsen is seated in a chair and clothed in a cape and black suit, with a subtle, yet solemn, expression on his face. Heims was known for his detailed depictions of figures, which is exemplified by the intricate rendering of Thorvaldsen's clothing and the background relief sculpture. The artwork, titled "Portret van Bertel Thorvaldsen in Ordedracht van de Accademia di San Lucca," commemorates Thorvaldsen's acceptance into the Accademia di San Lucca, a prestigious Italian academy of arts. This portrait highlights Thorvaldsen's status as a celebrated artist and is a testament to the precision and skill of Carl Heinrich Ludvig Heims.