Portret van Antonius Johannes Perizonius

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lithografie

Art Historical Context

This lithographic portrait by Dutch artist Leonard de Koningh depicts Antonius Johannes Perizonius in a format measuring 370 by 285 millimeters. Created sometime between 1822 and 1845, the work reflects the early nineteenth-century interest in capturing notable individuals through accessible print media. The Dutch title underscores its origins in the Netherlands, where lithography was gaining traction as a versatile reproductive technique. Lithography, invented in the 1790s, allowed artists to draw directly onto stone and produce multiple detailed impressions. De Koningh employed this medium ...