Portret van Nicolas Boileau 1843 - 1905

This is a portrait of Nicolas Boileau, a French poet and critic, created by the Belgian artist Gustave Joseph Biot. It's an engraving, a printmaking technique where the image is created by cutting into a metal plate and then inking the recesses. This portrait captures Boileau's likeness with detail and sensitivity, highlighting his refined features and elaborate hairstyle. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, it is a testament to the enduring legacy of this influential figure in French literature.