Portret van Ernest-Adolphe-François Quetelet 1831 - 1900

This portrait of Ernest-Adolphe-François Quetelet, a Belgian astronomer and statistician, was created by Jean-Baptiste Meunier between 1831 and 1900. The print depicts Quetelet in a formal pose, wearing a suit with a patterned waistcoat, emphasizing his scholarly and authoritative nature. Meunier, a renowned portraitist, captured Quetelet's likeness with precision, highlighting his piercing gaze and distinguished features. The artwork showcases the artist's skilled use of line and detail to create a realistic and captivating portrait, typical of the portraiture style of the 19th century. The piece likely served as a commemorative piece for Quetelet's accomplishments in the scientific field.