Portret van A. Everaerts 1812 - 1861

Jacobus Everhardus Josephus van den Berg created this portrait of A. Everaerts with pencil on paper. The Dutch artist who lived from 1802 to 1861 seems to capture the sitter's likeness with quick, soft lines. This is an intimate, informal portrayal. It presents a man of status, yet doesn't fully adhere to traditional conventions. His earring might suggest a subtle divergence from the norms of Dutch society during that period, as it subtly challenges the more conservative norms of the time. Without further historical information, such as letters or diaries from the artist or sitter, we can only speculate about the portrait's deeper social implications. Art history, however, allows us to engage with the past.