Portret van Jacques Van Gingelen 1840 - 1842

This anonymous portrait of Jacques Van Gingelen, executed between 1840 and 1842, is a small-scale, finely detailed engraving. The sitter is depicted in a close-up view, with his face and upper torso filling the composition. He wears a striped coat with a high collar, and his gaze is directed forward. The artist’s attention to detail, including the subtle lines of the subject’s clothing and the delicate rendering of his features, highlights the craftsmanship of this miniature engraving. The portrait's simplicity and realism give a glimpse into 19th-century portraiture techniques.