Grafmonument voor Jacob van Lennep, 1869 1869

This 1869 lithograph by Johan Michaël Schmidt Crans depicts a proposed design for a monument honoring Dutch writer Jacob van Lennep. The design features a tall, rectangular obelisk with a sculpted bust of van Lennep and a dove with olive branch. The inscription “Jacob van Lennep” is engraved on the base of the monument, indicating its intended purpose. The simple yet dignified composition highlights the importance of the deceased, offering a glimpse into the artistic trends of 19th-century Dutch monument design.