Zelfportret 2000 nr. 113 2000

Philip Akkerman’s “Zelfportret 2000 nr. 113” is a self-portrait from the year 2000, created with meticulous pen strokes on a white surface. The artist's face is the focus, presented with a distorted and exaggerated perspective, emphasizing the depth of the wrinkles on his face. Akkerman uses cross-hatching to achieve this dramatic effect, capturing a sense of introspective thoughtfulness. The artist's use of line and shadow in the 500 x 430 mm piece embodies an almost surreal expression of realism in the work.