February 2026 · Commissioned by Provincie Limburg

BEPPIE KRAFT & SJENG KRAFT

For Beppie Kraft’s 80th birthday, Ramona Nieuwenhuisen created two portraits: one of Beppie and one of her father, accordionist Sjeng Kraft. A gift from Provincie Limburg, presented during Knoevelemint in Maastricht.

Governor Emile Roemer unveiling the portrait together with Beppie Kraft during Knoevelemint — Governor Emile Roemer and Beppie Kraft during the unveiling.

Portraits of Beppie Kraft and her father

Provincie Limburg commissioned the portraits on behalf of Governor Emile Roemer. The occasion was personal: Beppie’s 80th birthday and her contribution to Limburg’s music and culture. Including Sjeng made it a tribute to two generations of the same musical family.

Ramona depicted Beppie with her microphone and Sjeng with his accordion. Musical notes connect the two compositions. The matching black frames, textured surfaces and gold-toned lettering bring them together as a pair.

Presented together at Knoevelemint

In February 2026, Governor Emile Roemer unveiled the work together with Beppie at the Gouvernement aan de Maas in Maastricht. He then presented it to her on behalf of the province. The photographs of the unveiling and Beppie’s reaction show the moment the commission became her own.

Atmosphere visualization based on photographs of the printed Beppie and Sjeng Kraft portraits — Portraits of Beppie and Sjeng Kraft by Ramona Nieuwenhuisen · atmosphere visualization.

Beppie Kraft and Governor Emile Roemer beside her portrait at the presentation — Beppie’s reaction to the presentation.

Beppie Kraft standing beside the portraits of herself and her father Sjeng Kraft — Beppie with the two portraits.

Close-up of the textured surface and gold lettering on the Beppie Kraft portrait — Texture and gold-toned lettering.

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