Portret van Carel Jacobus Behr 1830 - 1895

"Portret van Carel Jacobus Behr" is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Gijsbertus Craeyvanger, created between 1830 and 1895. This intimate portrait, measuring only 80 mm in height and 88 mm in width, depicts Carel Jacobus Behr, a figure from Craeyvanger’s circle, with a direct and engaging gaze. The artist's skilled hand captures Behr’s likeness with subtle strokes, revealing the characteristic style of Craeyvanger's portraiture. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the artist's talent and his ability to bring forth personality in his subjects.