Portret van J.M. van Roggen 1834

"Portret van J.M. van Roggen," created in 1834 by Dutch artist Pieter van der Meulen, is a lithograph portrait of J.M. van Roggen, a Dutch doctor. The portrait depicts van Roggen in a seated pose, wearing a dark suit, with a serious expression. This artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is an example of the realistic portraiture common in 19th-century Dutch art. The lithograph's detailed rendering of van Roggen's features and attire reflects Meulen's mastery of this artistic technique. The image is a testament to the importance of medical professionals in 19th-century Dutch society and provides a glimpse into the life of one such figure.