Portret van Johannes Bernardus van Bree 1836

"Portret van Johannes Bernardus van Bree" is a portrait of Johannes Bernardus van Bree by Henricus Wilhelmus Couwenberg, completed in 1836. This lithograph, which is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures van Bree's likeness with remarkable detail, showcasing Couwenberg's talent for realism and his ability to convey the subject's personality through subtle nuances in the facial features and posture. The composition, which features van Bree looking slightly off to the side, creates an air of introspection and thoughtfulness. Couwenberg, a Dutch artist known for his portraits and historical paintings, was a contemporary of van Bree, a Dutch writer and critic. This work stands as a testament to the artistic dynamism of the Dutch Romantic era, where the individual and their internal world became central to artistic expression.