Portret van Gerard Dou 1797 - 1836

This engraving by Philippus Velijn, created between 1797 and 1836, depicts a portrait of Gerard Dou, a 17th-century Dutch painter. The engraving is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Velijn, a Dutch artist born in 1787, specialized in engravings, and this piece showcases his skill in capturing detail and likeness. The portrait, framed in an oval, presents Dou in a three-quarter view, wearing a dark cap and a patterned coat, offering a glimpse into the attire of the period. The engraving's small dimensions, 128mm by 105mm, highlight the artist's ability to convey lifelike detail within a compact format. This artwork is a valuable record of both Dou's appearance and the engraving techniques practiced in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.