Silhouetportret van Samuel Joannes de Hoest 1809 - 1848

"Silhouetportret van Samuel Joannes de Hoest" is a silhouette portrait of Samuel Joannes de Hoest created by Pieter (IV) Barbiers between 1809 and 1848. This silhouette portrait, a popular art form of the 18th and 19th centuries, showcases the subject in profile against a light background, capturing their likeness with simple, black cutouts. The work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the life of Samuel Joannes de Hoest, a prominent figure whose identity and story are yet to be fully discovered. Silhouettes, like this one, are a unique and captivating form of art, offering a historical record of individuals and their times.