Portret van Pol de Mont 1890 - 1913

This pencil drawing, "Portret van Pol de Mont," is a portrait by Dutch artist Philip Zilcken. Completed between 1890 and 1913, it depicts a man in profile, his face framed by a beard and spectacles. Zilcken, known for his portraits, used a realistic style that emphasizes the subject’s features. The drawing is part of the Rijksmuseum’s collection. Zilcken's works, like this portrait, capture individuals in an intimate and expressive manner.