Echtheidsverklaring bij een schilderij Possibly 1842 - 1843

This handwritten document, dated March 24, 1842 or 1843, is an "Echtheidsverklaring" or declaration of authenticity by Belgian painter Eugène Verboeckhoven, best known for his animal paintings. It is a certificate of authenticity for a painting, likely "A View of the Sheep Market at Louvain" at the Rijksmuseum. Verboeckhoven's signature appears in flowing script at the bottom, confirming that the painting in question is the original and was indeed painted by him. The document itself is a fascinating artifact for understanding the practices of artists and collectors in the 19th century.