Portret van een onbekende man 1871 - 1891

"Portret van een onbekende man" is a portrait photograph by Johannes Baer, a Dutch photographer born in 1840 and active from 1871 to 1891. The photograph, created using the carte-de-visite format, features a man in a formal outfit, captured in an oval-shaped frame. This small yet detailed portrait, now held at the Rijksmuseum, showcases Baer's skill in capturing realistic expressions and creating intimate portraits. The subject's identity, although unknown, adds a layer of intrigue to the image.