Portret van Pieter Génard c. 1880

"Portret van Pieter Génard" is a portrait print by Jean Baptiste Pierre Michiels, a Belgian artist known for his portraits and landscapes. Created around 1880, the print shows Pieter Génard in a close-up view, capturing his features with detail. The use of shading and hatching in the print enhances the realism of the portrait, emphasizing Génard's stern expression and thick beard. This artwork, currently held in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Michiels' skill in capturing the essence of his subjects through his meticulous printmaking techniques.