Portret van een jongen 1804 - 1859

"Portret van een jongen" (Portrait of a Boy) is a pencil drawing by Benoit Taurel, a 19th-century Belgian artist, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection. The artwork depicts a young boy in a simple yet detailed fashion, highlighting the artist's keen observation of human form. Taurel, known for his portraiture and figure drawings, captures the boy's youthful features with a delicate touch, showcasing his mastery of linework. The drawing's intimate scale and realistic depiction make it a compelling example of 19th-century portraiture.