Portret van een onbekende man c. 1915s - 1925s

"Portret van een onbekende man" is a pencil drawing by Isaac Israels, created sometime between the 1910s and 1920s. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts the head and shoulders of an unknown man, rendered in a gestural, expressive style characteristic of Israels’ later work. The artist's use of rapid, energetic lines creates a sense of movement and energy, capturing the essence of the sitter rather than meticulously representing their likeness. This work demonstrates Israels' mastery of drawing and his ability to convey emotion through line.