Portret van de mineraloog René Just Haüy 1820

"Portret van de mineraloog René Just Haüy" is a lithograph portrait of the French mineralogist René Just Haüy created in 1820 by Julien-Léopold Boilly. The artwork depicts Haüy in a bust-length composition, facing the viewer with a gentle smile. The artist's detailed depiction captures the sitter's features, from the wrinkles on his forehead to the slight curve of his lips. The use of shading and hatching creates a sense of depth and volume, enhancing the realism of the portrait. This lithograph, a printmaking technique that uses a flat stone to create the image, serves as a testament to Haüy's contributions to the field of mineralogy.