Portret van Cornelis Buys 1768

"Portret van Cornelis Buys" is a portrait drawing by Guillaume Saint, created in 1768. The artwork depicts Cornelis Buys in a three-quarter view, seated and leaning on a chair, with his right arm resting on the chair's back. He is wearing a coat and a hat, and his gaze is directed to the right. The drawing, measuring 200 mm in height and 143 mm in width, is rendered in graphite and demonstrates Saint's mastery of this medium, capturing subtle details and tonal shifts. The artist's signature can be seen in the lower right corner. This portrait is a fine example of 18th-century Dutch portraiture, known for its attention to detail and realism.