Portret van Andreas Ignatius Schaepman 1869

Edouard Taurel's 1869 lithograph "Portret van Andreas Ignatius Schaepman" is a realistic depiction of the Dutch archbishop, Andreas Ignatius Schaepman. Schaepman is portrayed in his clerical garb, holding a book and resting his hand on a table. The portrait, currently held in the Rijksmuseum, is an example of 19th-century portraiture, often featuring formal poses and detailed renderings. The artist utilizes a grayscale palette, emphasizing the sitter’s facial features and clerical attire.