Portret van Johannes Cristianus Vorstman by Jacob Ernst Marcus

Portret van Johannes Cristianus Vorstman 1784 - 1822

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

ink colored

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

"Portret van Johannes Cristianus Vorstman" is an engraving by Jacob Ernst Marcus, created between 1784 and 1822. The portrait depicts Johannes Cristianus Vorstman, a preacher in Rotterdam. The image is a close-up of Vorstman, presented in an oval frame, wearing a dark coat and a white collar. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The engraving's delicate lines and subtle shading capture the details of Vorstman's features and attire, highlighting the artist's skill and the realism of the depiction.