Portret van Johannes Hendrik Brandes by Matthijs Willem Gerardus Michielsen

Portret van Johannes Hendrik Brandes 1834 - 1876

matthijswillemgerardusmichielsen

rijksmuseum

photo of handprinted image

shape in negative space

photo restoration

expressing emotion

portrait reference

pencil drawing

portrait drawing

tonal art

remaining negative space

fine art portrait

"Portret van Johannes Hendrik Brandes" is a portrait lithograph by Matthijs Michielsen, depicting Johannes Hendrik Brandes, a prominent Dutch politician and lawyer. Created between 1834 and 1876, the artwork captures Brandes in a seated pose, dressed in formal attire, with a book in his lap. This realistic depiction is a testament to Michielsen's mastery of portraiture and highlights the significance of Brandes within the Dutch political landscape. The lithograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a valuable historical artifact showcasing the prominent figures of 19th-century Dutch society.