Portret van een onbekende man 1835 - 1898

"Portret van een onbekende man" (Portrait of an Unknown Man) is a graphite drawing by Dutch artist Gerardus Johannes Bos, created between 1835 and 1898. The piece, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a seated man in a formal attire, holding a closed book or a small case. The simple composition and realistic details of the drawing are characteristic of Bos's style, reflecting the popular portraiture of the 19th century. The identity of the subject remains unknown, adding a layer of intrigue to this masterful representation of an individual from the past.