Portret van Jean de La Fontaine by N.M. Schild

Portret van Jean de La Fontaine c. 1837 - 1840

pencil drawn

light pencil work

wedding photograph

pencil sketch

old engraving style

caricature

personal sketchbook

pencil drawing

portrait drawing

pencil work

"Portret van Jean de La Fontaine" is a lithograph created by N.M. Schild around 1837-1840. It depicts Jean de La Fontaine, a renowned French poet and fabulist, in a close-up portrait. The image showcases his detailed features, including his flowing hair and thoughtful expression. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to the lasting legacy of La Fontaine's work and the skillful portrayal by Schild.