Portret van Pieter Johannes Veth 1896

"Portret van Pieter Johannes Veth" (1896) is a portrait of Pieter Johannes Veth, a Dutch politician and author, by Jan Veth, a Dutch painter and illustrator. The painting, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Veth seated at a desk, writing. The painting was created by Jan Veth, who was born in 1864 and died in 1925, capturing a sense of thoughtfulness and concentration in his subject, with the inclusion of a window offering a glimpse of the cityscape beyond. The realism of the work exemplifies Jan Veth's artistic skills, making the artwork an insightful and detailed representation of an important Dutch figure.