Portret van Jacob van Lennep 1821 - 1886

This preliminary sketch, "Portret van Jacob van Lennep," by Dutch artist Dirk Jurriaan Sluyter, is a detailed study for a larger portrait of Jacob van Lennep. Completed between 1821 and 1886, the artwork is a graphite drawing on paper that shows the seated figure of van Lennep. The artist has carefully rendered the subject’s anatomy and clothing, using a delicate grid system to achieve accuracy. This piece showcases Sluyter’s meticulous approach to portraiture and is a testament to his skill as a draftsman. The sketch is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.