Portret van Dirk Volkertsz Coornhert 1853 - 1855

"Portret van Dirk Volkertsz Coornhert" is an engraving on paper created by Dutch artist Jan Frederik Christiaan Reckleben between 1853 and 1855. The artwork is a portrait of Dirk Volkertsz Coornhert, a 16th-century Dutch humanist, poet, and playwright. The engraving depicts Coornhert in a somber tone, with his stern gaze and prominent beard. Reckleben's meticulous detail and the use of shading create a realistic depiction of Coornhert, conveying his intellectual and serious demeanor. The artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies the historical and artistic importance of portraiture in the 19th century.