Portret van een onbekend familielid van Friedrich Fleischmann 1801 - 1834

This engraving, "Portret van een onbekend familielid van Friedrich Fleischmann" (1801-1834), is a work by German artist Friedrich Fleischmann (1791-1834) and is now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a bust-length portrait of an unknown family member of the artist, rendered in a classic and formal style typical of the early 19th century. The portrait is framed in an oval, further highlighting the subject’s importance and adding a sense of intimacy to the composition. The print is an example of portrait engraving, a popular art form in the 18th and 19th centuries, that was used to disseminate images of notable individuals.