Portret van Jacques Perk 1887

pencil drawn

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

charcoal drawing

pencil drawing

pencil work

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Portret van Jacques Perk" is an etching by the Dutch artist Jan Veth from 1887, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. This portrait depicts the Dutch poet Jacques Perk in profile, rendered in a realistic style. Veth, known for his sensitive portrayals of individuals, captures Perk's youthful features and contemplative gaze, highlighting the poet's intellectual and artistic spirit. The etching is a testament to the enduring power of art to immortalize significant figures in history.