Portret van Rombout Hogerbeets 1855 - 1857

"Portret van Rombout Hogerbeets" is a 19th-century engraving by Dutch artist Jan Frederik Christiaan Reckleben, created between 1855 and 1857. The artwork is a portrait of Rombout Hogerbeets, a prominent figure in Dutch history. Reckleben's engraving captures Hogerbeets's likeness in detail, showcasing his facial features, attire, and the elaborate ruff collar. This engraving, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a testament to the artist's skill in rendering realistic portraits using the etching technique, a key practice in the 19th-century artistic landscape. The artwork provides a glimpse into the Dutch artistic and historical context of the mid-19th century, offering a captivating visual documentation of a significant individual.