Portret van de kunstschilder Salomon Leonardus Verveer, zittend achter tafel met een glaasje 1853

This 1853 pencil drawing by Johan Daniël Koelman depicts the Dutch artist Salomon Leonardus Verveer. The artist, who was tragically short-lived, is portrayed sitting at a table, holding a glass in his hand. Koelman’s minimalist style is characterized by loose lines and a focus on capturing the essence of his subject. The sketch is a testament to the artist’s talent for capturing a likeness with few strokes. This work, part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection, offers a glimpse into the world of Dutch art and its practitioners in the mid-19th century.