Portret van Franciscus Jacobus van Vree, bisschop van Haarlem 1853 - 1886

This black and white engraving by Dirk Jurriaan Sluyter, created between 1853 and 1886, portrays Franciscus Jacobus van Vree, the Bishop of Haarlem. The portrait, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the bishop in a seated pose, dressed in full clerical attire, with a serious expression and a cross pendant visible on his chest. The engraving, a popular art form in the 19th century, captures the solemnity and authority of the bishop's position. This artwork is a valuable historical document, providing insight into the attire and appearance of religious figures during this era.