Portret van Izaak Riewert Schmidt 1826

This portrait of Izaak Riewert Schmidt, a Dutch soldier in Suriname, was created in 1826 by Philippus Velijn. The engraving depicts Schmidt standing in a tropical landscape holding a musket and a walking stick. Velijn was a Dutch artist who specialized in portraiture and genre scenes, and his works are often characterized by their detailed and realistic style. This work is a prime example of 19th-century Dutch portraiture, showcasing the life of a colonial soldier and highlighting the importance of military service during that period.