Portretbuste van prentmaker Claude Perrault 1818 - 1848

Jacopo Bernardi's "Portretbuste van prentmaker Claude Perrault" is a detailed pencil drawing depicting the bust of Claude Perrault, a French printmaker. Created between 1818 and 1848, the artwork captures Perrault's likeness with precise detail, showcasing his curly hair and draped clothing. Bernardi's skillful rendering of light and shadow enhances the realism of the portrait, bringing the historical figure to life through the art of printmaking. The intimate scale of the drawing (242 mm x 165 mm) further emphasizes the focus on the subject, making it a compelling study of an individual.