Portret van een onbekende man uit Venetië 1768

This mezzotint by William Pether, completed in 1768, depicts an unknown man from Venice. The subject is portrayed in a three-quarter view, wearing an elaborate feathered cap, a rich doublet, and a chain with a large jeweled pendant. The intricate detail and realistic depiction of the man's face and clothing, rendered in black and white, are characteristic of Pether's masterful use of the mezzotint technique. The piece showcases the artist's skill in capturing the grandeur of Venetian fashion and social status during the 18th century.