Portret van Laurens Rijnhardt Beijnen 1897 - 1899

This portrait of Laurens Rijnhardt Beijnen (1811 - 1897) was painted by M. Weber between 1897 and 1899. The portrait, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Beijnen in a formal setting, highlighting his status as a respected figure in the Netherlands. Beijnen was the rector of the gymnasium in 's-Gravenhage, a role he held for 40 years. He was known for his literary work, including "De dood van Montigny" and "Gallait's Lijken van Egmond en Hoorne". He was highly regarded by Dutch royalty and was beloved by his students and colleagues.