Portret van Joan van den Honert 1722 - 1745

Johannes de (II) Groot's "Portret van Joan van den Honert" is a black and white drawing from 1722-1745, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The portrait depicts Joan van den Honert, a man with a powdered wig, in a formal pose wearing a dark robe. He is shown with his right hand out in a gesture, possibly of greeting or invitation. The detail in the drawing, particularly the intricate details of the robe, speaks to de Groot's skillful use of line and shading. The portrait is framed within an oval, further emphasizing its intimate and formal nature.