Portret van Jacob Domela Nieuwenhuis, hoogleraar rechtsgeleerdheid in Groningen en rector magnificus van 1898 tot 1899 before 1899

"Portret van Jacob Domela Nieuwenhuis, hoogleraar rechtsgeleerdheid in Groningen en rector magnificus van 1898 tot 1899" is a portrait photograph by Friedrich Julius von Kolkow, dating from before 1899. This small portrait, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures Jacob Domela Nieuwenhuis, a prominent legal scholar and former rector of the University of Groningen. The photograph is a classic example of a formal portrait, featuring a close-up view of the subject, rendered in a realistic style. Von Kolkow's attention to detail, as seen in the rendering of the subject's facial features and attire, contributes to a striking likeness of the esteemed professor. This piece provides a glimpse into the history of legal education in Groningen and the individuals who shaped its development.