Portret van de kunstenaar Gijsbert Webbers 1805 - 1858

"Portret van de kunstenaar Gijsbert Webbers" is a portrait drawing by Ary Scheffer, a prominent French Romantic painter. Completed between 1805 and 1858, the artwork portrays the artist Gijsbert Webbers as a young man in a stylish, formal pose. Webbers' youthful appearance is accentuated by his military attire and a feathered hat. The drawing, housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases Scheffer's delicate handling of charcoal and the expressive detail he uses to render Webbers' facial features. The artwork provides a glimpse into the artistic community of the early 19th century and offers insight into Scheffer's mastery of portraiture.