Portret van een onbekende man c. 1830

"Portret van een onbekende man" is a portrait of an unidentified man in a military uniform, created by Jean-Baptiste Madou around 1830. The detail of the uniform suggests the sitter may have been a military officer, but his identity remains unknown. Madou, a Belgian artist known for his drawings and lithographs, captures the man's stern expression with fine detail, emphasizing his strong presence. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Madou's skill in portraiture and his ability to depict the individuality of his subjects.