Portret van de heer De Ruyff 1854

"Portret van de heer De Ruyff", a lithograph by Willem (II) Troost, depicts a seated gentleman in a formal portrait pose. Created in 1854, the artwork showcases Troost's talent for capturing detail and realism. The subject, Mr. De Ruyff, is portrayed in a sophisticated manner, wearing a suit and leaning against a classical column. The work is housed in the Rijksmuseum and exemplifies the portraiture style prevalent in the mid-19th century. The lithograph's dimensions of 498 mm by 329 mm further contribute to the sense of formality and grandeur associated with portraiture of this era.