Portret van Christophorus Wittichius c. 1850

"Portret van Christophorus Wittichius" is a lithograph portrait of Christophorus Wittichius by Leendert (I) Springer, a Dutch painter and lithographer, dated c. 1850. The image depicts Wittichius in a formal pose, wearing a long, dark robe and a white collar. This detailed and realistic depiction of Wittichius provides insight into the clothing styles and portrait practices of the 19th century in the Netherlands. The inscription below the image indicates that Wittichius was a professor at the University of Utrecht. The artwork is a prime example of a portrait lithograph, a technique that gained popularity in the 19th century for its affordability and ability to reproduce images in large quantities.