Klederdracht van Oldenzaal in Overijssel, 1857 1857

"Klederdracht van Oldenzaal in Overijssel" by Ruurt de Vries is a lithograph depicting the traditional clothing of Oldenzaal, a town in the Overijssel province of the Netherlands. The artwork, dated 1857, showcases three individuals, a woman standing prominently in the center and two others seated in the foreground, all wearing unique and elaborate garments. The piece is an example of costumed portraiture, a popular genre in the 19th century, and is currently held in the Rijksmuseum. De Vries was a prominent artist of his time, specializing in lithographic prints, renowned for their detailed representation of Dutch regional costumes.