Portret van Pieter Génard c. 1880

This portrait of Pieter Génard was created by Jean Baptiste Pierre Michiels, a Belgian painter and printmaker, around 1880. The artwork is an engraving, a technique where lines are etched into a metal plate and then inked to create the image. This portrait is a fine example of Michiels’ detailed and realistic style, capturing the subject’s likeness in a way that was typical of the late 19th century. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the skill of the artist and offers a glimpse into the life of an individual from that era.