Silhouetportret van Jan van Eijk, predikant te Loosduinen c. 1795 - 1851

This silhouette portrait of Jan van Eijk, a minister in Loosduinen, was created by Daniël Veelwaard between 1795 and 1851. The artwork is a simple, yet striking example of the silhouette portrait, a popular form of portraiture in the 18th and 19th centuries. The image captures the subject in profile, highlighting his hair and clothing. The simplicity of the silhouette, with its focus on form and negative space, was a common technique for depicting subjects of all social classes. This particular work is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection and measures 187 mm in height and 123 mm in width.