Portret van Cornelis Hofstede de Groot 1874 - 1925

"Portret van Cornelis Hofstede de Groot" is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Jan Veth, created between 1874 and 1925. This intimate portrait captures the subject, Cornelis Hofstede de Groot, a renowned art historian, in a contemplative pose. The delicate lines of Veth's drawing create a sense of both realism and expressiveness, revealing the sitter's character and personality. The piece, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, showcases Veth's skill in portraiture and his ability to capture the essence of his subject in a simple yet powerful drawing.