Portret van Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux 1830

This 1830 portrait of Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux by Bernard Romain Julien depicts the French poet and critic in a seated pose with his signature long hair and lace collar. The engraving, a classic portrait format, is held in the Rijksmuseum and measures 333 mm in height and 250 mm in width. Julien, born in 1802, was known for his skilled engravings and his work captures the intellectual presence of the renowned literary figure. This piece exemplifies the era's fascination with classical literature and the importance of depicting prominent figures of the time.