Portret van literair personage Zoetje Gerbrants c. 1833 - 1850

This anonymous lithograph from the Rijksmuseum depicts Zoetje Gerbrants, a fictional character from Dutch literature. The portrait captures her in a simple yet elegant pose, dressed in a fur-trimmed gown and pearls. Created sometime between 1833 and 1850, the artwork showcases the popularity of printmaking in the 19th century as a means of disseminating literary illustrations. While the artist remains unknown, the lithograph's detailed lines and subtle shading effectively portray the character's personality, adding a visual layer to the literary world of Zoetje Gerbrants.