Portret van de Franse filosoof Marie Jean Antoine Nicolas de Caritat, markies de Condorcet 1804

This engraving by Ludwig Gottlieb Portman, created in 1804, depicts the French philosopher Marie Jean Antoine Nicolas de Caritat, Marquis de Condorcet. The portrait shows Condorcet in profile, facing left, and is framed by a circular oval. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, stands as a testament to Portman's skill in capturing the likeness and intellectual aura of a prominent figure in the Age of Enlightenment. This print is a valuable historical artifact, offering insight into the visual culture surrounding prominent thinkers of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.