Jaap Batavier c. 1891

This photograph, titled "Jaap Batavier" and taken in 1891, is the work of Dutch artist Willem Witsen (1860-1923). The image is a portrait of a man in a suit, his eyes staring intently at the viewer, revealing a stoic expression. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and exemplifies Witsen's penchant for capturing the essence of everyday life through his distinctive, intimate, and often melancholic style. The photograph, measuring 167 mm x 123 mm and 237 mm x 160 mm, showcases Witsen's technical skill and his ability to convey the complexity of human emotion.