Portret van Constantinus Fidelio Coene 1822

This portrait of Constantinus Fidelio Coene, created in 1822 by Guillaume Philidor Van den Burggraaff, is a fine example of early 19th-century portraiture. The print, which is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Coene, a renowned teacher of drawing in Brussels, in a formal pose. Van den Burggraaff's masterful use of shading and detail brings out the subject's features and expressions. The print provides a glimpse into the life of an important figure in the history of art education in Brussels.