Portret van Cornelis van Lennep 1794 - 1800

This 1794-1800 engraving by François Gonord, titled "Portret van Cornelis van Lennep", portrays the subject in profile. It is a classic example of a portrait engraving, a genre popularized during the 18th century. The subject, Cornelis van Lennep, is depicted in a formal manner, wearing a dark coat and a powdered wig. The use of black and white tones contributes to the sense of realism, a characteristic of the Neoclassical style, which was prevalent in the late 18th century. The engraving is small in size, measuring 85 mm in height and 79 mm in width, making it an intimate and detailed portrait.