Portret van Abraham Pruys van der Hoeven 1852

"Portret van Abraham Pruys van der Hoeven" is a 1852 lithograph by Johann Peter Berghaus, a well-known 19th-century artist. The artwork portrays Abraham Pruys van der Hoeven, a Dutch zoologist and professor, seated and formally dressed. The lithograph is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, and captures a moment of quiet contemplation, a common subject for portraiture during this period. It showcases Berghaus's skill in capturing likeness and detail, using subtle shading to define the sitter's features and clothing.