Portret van Willem Lodewijk Overduyn 1833 - 1868

Johannes Christiaan d' Arnaud Gerkens created this portrait of Willem Lodewijk Overduyn with chalk and pencil. The subject's pose, seated with a relaxed arm resting on the chair's back, is one we see echoed through centuries. Consider the "Melancholia I" engraving by Dürer. The seated pose is a gesture of contemplation and introspection. But while Dürer’s figure is surrounded by symbols of knowledge and creativity, Overduyn is placed in a void, drawing all attention to him. This pose evokes a sense of melancholy that goes beyond the individual. It represents a collective understanding of human consciousness, reflecting a shared emotional state. What does he think?