Zelfportret van tekenaar Johannes Ziesenis 1780s - 1790s

This self-portrait by Johannes Ziesenis, a Dutch artist who lived from 1770 to 1799, is a simple yet powerful depiction of the artist’s likeness. Created in the late 18th century, the drawing features the artist's head and shoulders in profile, rendered in charcoal on blue paper. The careful attention to detail in the shading of Ziesenis’s face and hair conveys a sense of realism and introspection. The composition and subject matter are typical of self-portraits from this era, reflecting the growing interest in individual expression and self-awareness during the Enlightenment.