Portret van Humbert de Superville
Medium
etching
Dimensions
174; 248
About this artwork
width 174 mm x height 248 mm
Art Historical Context
**Portret van Humbert deille** is a finely executed etching by the Dutch artist Jacobus Ludovic Cornet, dated 1851. This intimate portrait measures 174 mm in width by 248 mm in height, it a compact yet detailed work suited for personal collections or scholarly study. Cornet, active in the mid-19th century, captures likeness of Humbert de Superv, a notable figure likely honored through this posthumous tribute—given the date aligns with the years following de Superville's life. Etching, Cornet's chosen medium, exemplifies 19th-century printmaking prowess. The artist would coat a metal plate wit...
About the Artist
Jacobus Ludovicus Cornet · 1815–1882
Jacobus Ludovicus Cornet (1815–1882) was a Dutch painter, draughtsman, and museum curator whose career bridged artistic practice and cultural preservation. Born in Leiden in 1815, Cornet devoted his life to documenting Dutch history and culture through his paintings and drawings while simultaneously working to preserve the nation's artistic heritage as head of Leiden's Prentenkabinet (Prints Cabin...