Portret van de tekenaar Dirk Versteegh 1784 - 1826

"Portret van de tekenaar Dirk Versteegh" is a portrait drawing by Jacob Ernst Marcus, created between 1784 and 1826, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. This portrait depicts the artist Dirk Versteegh in a simple yet expressive manner. Executed in delicate shades of grey, the drawing captures Versteegh’s likeness with precise detail, highlighting his features and the texture of his clothing. Marcus’s masterful use of shading adds volume and depth to the composition, resulting in a lifelike depiction of the artist. This work showcases the artistic talent of both the subject and the artist, capturing a moment in the lives of two prominent figures of the time.