Portret van Johan Melchio Kemper c. 1850

Leendert Springer’s “Portret van Johan Melchio Kemper” is a lithograph portrait of Johan Melchio Kemper, a Dutch theologian and historian. Created around 1850, the portrait depicts Kemper in a formal pose, wearing a dark coat and a white collar. The artist’s precise brushstrokes create a realistic depiction of Kemper, highlighting his features and conveying his serious demeanor. This lithograph exemplifies the realist portraiture style popular in 19th-century Europe.