Kleermaker Balthazar Knoopius staat voor zijn winkel 1813

This 1813 pen-and-ink drawing by Johannes Christiaan Bendorp, titled "Kleermaker Balthazar Knoopius staat voor zijn winkel," depicts a man standing in front of his tailor shop. The detail of the shop's sign, "Kleermaker, WOOSTREUTER," provides historical context about the occupation and location of the subject. Bendorp, known for his satirical and often humorous depictions of Dutch society, captures the character's posture and expression with a touch of gentle humor. This drawing is a valuable glimpse into the everyday lives of 19th-century Dutch citizens and offers a captivating portrayal of a tailor's shop in Amsterdam, now preserved at the Rijksmuseum.