Portret van Jean Baptiste Poquelin Molière 1841 - 1885

This engraving, created by Joseph Schubert between 1841 and 1885, depicts Jean-Baptiste Poquelin Molière, a renowned French playwright and actor. The portrait, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures Molière's likeness with a focus on detail. He is adorned with a laurel wreath, symbolizing his status as a celebrated figure in the arts. The engraving's realistic style and the inscription "Molière" beneath the image reinforce the artwork's connection to the famous writer and contribute to its historical significance.