Portret van Henri Leys 1831 - 1890

This etching by Belgian artist Jean Baptiste Pierre Michiels, created between 1831 and 1890, depicts a profile portrait of Henri Leys. The work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, shows Leys in a formal pose, highlighting his features with careful detail. Michiels uses subtle shading and line work to convey a sense of realism, making this a captivating study of Leys’s appearance. The etching is a testament to the artist’s skill and offers insight into the portraiture of the 19th century.