Portret van een onbekende man 1803 - 1841

"Portret van een onbekende man" is an engraving by Martin Esslinger, a Dutch artist known for his portraiture. The image depicts an unknown man in an oval frame, a common style in the 19th century. The subject looks directly at the viewer, creating a sense of intimacy, characteristic of the realism and attention to detail prominent in Esslinger's works. While the man's identity remains a mystery, this engraving is a fascinating glimpse into the artistic style of the early 19th century, specifically the Dutch portrait tradition.