Portret van Eelco Verwijs

About this artwork

lithografie op chine collé

Art Historical Context

"Portret van Eel Verwijs" is a 1857 lithograph by Johann Peter Berghaus, prolific 19th-century German-Dutch renowned for his precise portraiture and illustrations. Measuring 435mm by 346mm, this work captures the dignified likeness of Eelcowijs, a prominent Dutch scholar, poet, cultural figure who served as director of the Leewarden Provincial Library. Berghaus's portrait reflects the era's fascination with commemorating intellectuals through accessible printed imagery, bridging fine art and public dissemination. The medium—lithography on chine collé—highlights innovative 19th-century printma...