Portret van een onbekende man Possibly 1848

"Portret van een onbekende man" (Portrait of an Unknown Man) is a pencil drawing on paper by Johann Peter Berghaus, a German artist known for his portraits and landscapes. Dated possibly to 1848, the artwork depicts a man in a formal suit, seated with a contemplative expression, holding a cane in his hand. The drawing is characterized by fine details and a sense of realism, characteristic of Berghaus' style. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, the artwork remains a testament to the artist's skill and his fascination with the human figure.