Portret van een eierboer uit Broek 1874 - 1925

"Portret van een eierboer uit Broek" (1874-1925), a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Jan Veth, depicts a portrait of a farmer from the village of Broek. Veth, known for his realistic portrayals of everyday people, captures the man's weathered features and work-worn hands, highlighting the dignity of labor in his detailed rendering of the subject's face and beard. This artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Veth's masterful command of pencil and his ability to imbue his subjects with a sense of individuality and authenticity.