Zelfportret van Jean Baptiste Madou 1806 - 1877

"Zelfportret van Jean Baptiste Madou" is a self-portrait by the Belgian artist Jean-Baptiste Madou, created between 1806 and 1877. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, portrays Madou in a realistic style, capturing his likeness with meticulous detail. His attire, a formal coat and cravat, suggests the artist's social standing and the period in which he lived. Madou's self-portraits are valuable for art historians as they provide insight into the artist's self-perception and his artistic development.