Portret van Andreas Schelfhout

About this artwork

Prent ook gebruikt als illustratie in: T. van Westrheene. Kunstkronijk. Uitgegeven ter aanmoediging en bevordering der schoone kunsten, 1867.

Art Historical Context

This etching, created by Edouard Taurel in 1867, offers a dignified portrait of the celebrated Dutch landscape painter Andreas Schelfhout. Rendered with the fine lines and tonal subtlety characteristic of the etching medium, the print captures Schelfhout’s thoughtful expression and serves as both a personal likeness and a tribute to his artistic legacy. At 290 by 204 millimeters, the work balances intimacy with a formal presentation suited to its commemorative purpose. The print holds particular historical interest as an illustration in the 1867 volume of *Kunstkronijk*, a Dutch periodical de...

About the Artist

Edouard Taurel · 1824–1892

Charles Edouard Taurel (1824–1892) was a Dutch engraver and illustrator whose career exemplified the continued vitality of steel engraving and etching in the Netherlands during the nineteenth century. Working primarily in Amsterdam, Taurel specialized in portrait engravings of Dutch historical figures and topographical views of Amsterdam and its surroundings. His work served both commemorative fun...