Portret van Willibrord by Adriaen Lommelin

Portret van Willibrord 1630 - 1677

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pencil drawn

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toned paper

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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charcoal drawing

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charcoal art

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portrait reference

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pencil drawing

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limited contrast and shading

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portrait drawing

"Portret van Willibrord" is an engraving by Adriaen Lommelin dating from 1630-1677. The engraving, measuring 285 mm in height and 178 mm in width, depicts the historical figure of Willibrord, an early missionary who is considered the "Apostle of the Netherlands". Willibrord is shown in this depiction as a bishop holding a model of a church in his hand. The image is a testament to Lommelin's skill in creating intricate detail, with the bishop's robes, his ornate mitre, and the church model all being meticulously rendered. This artwork is housed at the Rijksmuseum, and remains a valuable piece of Dutch art history.

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