Zelfportret van Adriaan van der Burg

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plaatrand: hoogte 257 mm x breedte 187 mm

Art Historical Context

**Zelfportret van Adriaan van der Burg** by Aert Schouman captures the likeness of Adriaan van der Burg, a fellow Dutch artist, in what appears to be a refined self-portrait rendition. Created during Schouman's active years (spanning roughly 1730–1792), this work reflects the enduring tradition of portraiture in 18th-century Netherlands, where artists often honored peers through detailed likenesses. Schouman, a versatile draughtsman and engraver, contributed to the Rococo spirit of elegance and precision, bridging the Dutch Golden Age with emerging Enlightenment sensibilities. Executed on pap...

About the Artist

Aert Schouman · 1710–1792

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