Portret van een onbekende man Possibly 1853 - 1855

"Portret van een onbekende man" (Portrait of an Unknown Man), a lithograph by Johann Peter Berghaus, is a striking example of 19th-century portraiture. Created between 1853 and 1855, it depicts a seated man in formal attire, holding a book. The subject's serious expression and refined clothing suggest a man of intellect and status. Berghaus, a renowned German artist, captured the sitter's likeness with meticulous detail, highlighting his sharp features and poised posture. The piece is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into the lives of prominent individuals during the mid-19th century.