Portret van Josephus Laurentius Dijckmans
Henri Van der Haert
1841 - 1842
Medium
paper
Dimensions
148; 110
About this artwork
potlood
Art Historical Context
**Portret van Josephus Laurentius Dijckmans** is a delicate pencil portrait by Belgian artist Henri Van der Ha, created between 1841 and1842. Measuring just 148 mm by 110 mm, this intimate work captures the likeness of its subject on paper, showcasing Van der Haert's skill in rendering fine details through subtle shading and line work. As a mid-19th artist known for his portraits and genre scenes, Van der Ha worked during Belgium's Romantic era, a time when such drawings often served as preparatory studies for larger paintings or cherished personal mementos. The use of pencil—"potlood" in Dut...