Portret van Johannes Bosscha Possibly 1854 - 1855

"Portret van Johannes Bosscha" is a lithograph by Johann Peter Berghaus, dating from 1854-1855. The artwork is a formal portrait of Johannes Bosscha, a Dutch astronomer, showcasing him in a seated pose, wearing a suit and glasses. The piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a prime example of 19th-century portraiture, with its focus on realism and the sitter's identity. The lithograph, measuring 440 mm in height and 351 mm in width, provides a glimpse into the life of a prominent figure in Dutch scientific history.