Portret van Lambert ten Kate 1701 - 1759

This charcoal drawing, titled "Portret van Lambert ten Kate," is a portrait of the Dutch clergyman Lambert ten Kate by artist Cornelis Pronk. Created sometime between 1701 and 1759, the drawing depicts ten Kate in a simple pose with a focused expression, highlighting his prominent features. The intricate hatching used to create the shading in the drawing, a characteristic of Pronk's style, gives the portrait a lifelike quality. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, this intimate portrait captures the essence of ten Kate's personality and presence.