Portret van Gerrit Lodewijk Hendric Hooft 1842 - 1872

This portrait of Gerrit Lodewijk Hendric Hooft, painted between 1842 and 1872 by Nicolaas Johannes Wilhelmus de Roode, is a fine example of 19th-century Dutch portraiture. The sitter is depicted in a formal pose, wearing a dark suit and a white shirt, and is set against a simple background. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the sitter's clothing and facial features. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The work exhibits the realism and detail characteristic of portraiture during the period, reflecting the artist's skill in capturing likeness and personality.