Scène uit een toneelstuk met een portretschilderende man 1776 - 1800

This anonymous etching depicts a scene from a play featuring a portrait painter. The artist is seated on a platform, working on a portrait, while a group of people observes him. The composition is dynamic, with figures arranged in a theatrical manner, perhaps reflecting the stage setting of the play. This 18th-century artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the world of art and performance during this period.