Portret van Abraham van Strij c. 1790 - 1902

This anonymous engraving, "Portret van Abraham van Strij," depicts the bust of Abraham van Strij, a prominent figure from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The artwork is rendered in a realistic style, capturing the subject's likeness with detailed lines and shading. Van Strij's attire, including a collared coat and a cravat, suggests his status and the era in which the portrait was created. The engraving's small size suggests its potential use as a personal memento or a reproduction for dissemination amongst a wider audience. The anonymity of the artist underscores the prevalence of printmaking as a medium for portraiture during this period.