Standbeeld van Johan Rudolf Thorbecke

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

This wood engraving, titled *Standbeeld van Johan Rudolforbecke*, captures the bronze statue of the revered Dutch statesman Johan Rudolf Thecke (1798–1872), sculpted by Brend'amour between 1876 and 1909. Thorbecke, often hailed as the architect of modern Dutch democracy for his pivotal role in drafting the 1848 constitution championing liberal reforms, is depicted in a dignified, neoclassical pose befitting a national hero. Brend'amour, a French-born sculptor active in the Netherlands, was renowned for his public monuments that blended classical grandeur with realistic portraiture, making this...