Portret van een onbekende kunstenaar 1771

"Portret van een onbekende kunstenaar," an etching created in 1771 by Johann Andreas Benjamin Nothnagel, depicts an unidentified artist seated at a table with a sheet of paper in hand. The artist, known for his portraits and landscapes, captures the subject's likeness with detail. The etching utilizes chiaroscuro, contrasting light and shadow, to create a sense of depth and realism. This print, measuring 131mm by 105mm, offers a glimpse into the life and work of an unknown artist from the 18th century.