Dr Cornelis Hendrik à Roy (1751-1833), Physician and Biographer 1833

"Dr Cornelis Hendrik à Roy (1751-1833), Physician and Biographer" is an 1833 oil-on-canvas portrait by Dutch artist Jan Adam Kruseman. The painting depicts Dr. à Roy, a prominent physician and biographer, seated with his hand resting on a book. The painting showcases Kruseman's talent for capturing detail, evident in the subject's facial features and the subtle textures of his clothing. The portrait, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Romantic portraiture, a style popular in the 19th century that emphasized emotion and individual character.