Portret van de houtsnijder B. Essers 1919

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, a prominent Dutch artist born in 1868, created this striking portrait in 1919. Entitled "Portret van de houtsnijder B. Essers," the artwork depicts a man holding a carving tool, likely the woodcarver Essers himself. The artist utilizes a soft, delicate style using mostly gray and pink tones, creating a sense of depth and realism in the subject's face and hands. While the exact medium is unknown, the artwork is likely a pencil or charcoal drawing, emphasizing Holst's meticulous attention to detail. This piece showcases Holst's mastery of portraiture and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects.