Portret van Jan Scharp op 58-jarige leeftijd after 1814

This engraving, “Portret van Jan Scharp op 58-jarige leeftijd”, was created after 1814 by Dutch artist Joannes Bemme. It depicts Jan Scharp at the age of 58, in an oval frame surrounded by a decorative border. The artwork highlights Bemme's mastery of etching, a technique that involves using an acid to create lines on a metal plate. This portrait is an example of a portrait engraving, a popular art form in the 19th century. The Rijksmuseum, located in Amsterdam, holds this work.