De student, 1840-1841 1840 - 1841

"De student" is a graphite drawing on paper by Dutch artist Elchanon Verveer, created between 1840 and 1841. The work depicts a young man in a detailed portrayal of 19th-century Dutch clothing, holding a cane and looking upwards. The meticulous detail in the clothing and the subject’s posture suggest a focus on realism, a prominent artistic trend of the period. The artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.