Portret van de werktuigkundige Cornelis Redelijkheid 1752 - 1823

Johannes Cornelis Mertens’ “Portret van de werktuigkundige Cornelis Redelijkheid” is a portrait of Cornelis Redelijkheid, a Dutch mechanician, rendered in a graphite drawing. This 18th century portrait is notable for its detailed depiction of Redelijkheid's face and features. Mertens expertly captures the subject's character and expression, creating a realistic likeness of this important historical figure. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a significant example of portraiture from the Dutch Golden Age.