Portret van Theodoor Schaepkens, broer van de kunstenaar 1831 - 1904

This etching, "Portret van Theodoor Schaepkens, broer van de kunstenaar," is a portrait of the artist Arnoud Schaepkens' brother Theodoor created between 1831 and 1904. The work is a striking example of the artist's mastery of line and detail, as seen in the intricate depiction of Theodoor's features and the textured rendering of his clothing. Schaepkens' use of cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and dimension in the work, while also giving the portrait a realistic and almost photographic quality.