Portret van Hendrik Pierson op 62-jarige leeftijd 1896 - 1897

"Portret van Hendrik Pierson op 62-jarige leeftijd" is a realistic portrait of Hendrik Pierson at the age of 62, created by Dutch artist Jan Veth in 1896-1897. This graphite drawing, now located in the Rijksmuseum, captures Pierson's likeness with meticulous detail, from his facial features and spectacles to the texture of his clothing and the neatly tied bowtie. Veth's skilled use of shading and subtle lines create a lifelike depiction of the sitter, showcasing his mastery of portraiture in the late 19th century.