Portret van een onbekende man 1803 - 1842

"Portret van een onbekende man" (Portrait of an Unknown Man) is an etching by Dutch artist Anthonie Willem Hendrik Nolthenius de Man (1793-1842) created between 1803 and 1842. This small-scale print, measuring 243 mm high and 191 mm wide, depicts a man with a mustache, wearing a hat adorned with a plume, and a distinctive metal collar. Nolthenius de Man specialized in portraiture, often capturing the details of his subjects' clothing and attire. The identity of the man in this etching remains unknown, adding an element of mystery to the work. The etching showcases the artist's skill in capturing likeness and detail, leaving the viewer to ponder the subject's story and the significance of their attire.