Zelfportret 1840

This self-portrait by Cornelis de Cocq, created in 1840, shows the artist as a young man, captured in a simple yet intimate composition. The drawing, executed in graphite on paper, features a close-up view of de Cocq's head and shoulders, with his gaze directed at the viewer. The artist's attire and the subtle detail of the drawing suggest a sense of realism and a focus on capturing a likeness. "Zelfportret" is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, a testament to de Cocq's artistic career.