Portret van Jacob van Leeuwen 1857 - 1887

This lithograph portrait of Jacob van Leeuwen was created between 1857 and 1887 by Dutch artist Carel Christiaan Antony Last. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts van Leeuwen in a serious, composed manner, capturing his likeness with precise detail. The artist uses shading and tonal variation to convey the texture of van Leeuwen’s clothing and the lines of his face, highlighting his prominent features. Last was known for his portraits, often depicting prominent figures in society. This work offers a glimpse into 19th-century portraiture and the visual conventions of the time.