Portret van Rembrandt voor zijn schildersezel 1840

"Portret van Rembrandt voor zijn schildersezel" (Portrait of Rembrandt in front of his easel), created in 1840 by Dutch artist Huib van Hove Bz (1814-1867), is a lithograph housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts Rembrandt van Rijn, a famous Dutch painter, in a realistic yet idealized manner, holding a brush and palette, suggesting his dedication to his craft. This piece is a testament to Van Hove Bz’s mastery of the lithograph technique, capturing details and subtle contrasts with remarkable precision.