Portret van Eugène Verboeckhoven c. 1834

Jean-Baptiste Madou's 1834 lithograph "Portret van Eugène Verboeckhoven" showcases the artist's masterful use of shading and detail to depict Eugène Verboeckhoven, a renowned animal painter. The portrait, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures Verboeckhoven's likeness with a level of realism that was typical of Madou's work. The print is characterized by delicate lines and subtle tonal variations, creating a sense of depth and dimension in the image. The composition is simple yet effective, focusing the viewer's attention on Verboeckhoven's expressive face and confident posture.