Portret van een onbekende jongeman by Willem Cornelis van Dijk

Portret van een onbekende jongeman 1851 - 1900

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clear graphic shape

3d sculpting

circular oval feature

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rounded shape

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metallic object render

"Portret van een onbekende jongeman" is a miniature portrait of an unidentified young man created between 1851 and 1900 by Willem Cornelis van Dijk (1826-1881), a Dutch painter. The portrait is set in a small oval frame and is mounted on a pendant, suggesting a personal piece meant for private viewing. Van Dijk's expertise in portraiture, particularly in miniature format, shines through in the subtle details and emotive expression of the young man's face. This piece exemplifies the popular practice of memorializing individuals through portraiture in the 19th century.