Portret van Jacob Ernst Marcus met hoge hoed before 1838

This portrait of Jacob Ernst Marcus wearing a top hat was created by Dutch artist Anthonie van den Bos, who was active in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The detailed pencil drawing, which is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, captures Marcus in a formal pose, highlighting his sharp features and the fashionable attire of the time. The fine detail of the drawing suggests that van den Bos, a skilled portraitist, was likely commissioned to create this piece for private ownership, rather than for public display.