Portret van Jan Christiaan Fabius 1789 - 1822

"Portret van Jan Christiaan Fabius" is an engraving by Dutch artist Jan Willem Caspari, dating between 1789 and 1822. The portrait depicts Jan Christiaan Fabius, a Dutch politician, in a circular frame. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a small, intimate piece, measuring just 158 mm in height and 127 mm in width. Caspari's skillful rendering of Fabius' features and clothing reflects the detailed and realistic style of portraiture popular during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The engraving exemplifies the transition from traditional portraiture to a more naturalistic representation of individuals.