Portret van een onbekende man met twee ridderorden c. 1851 - 1883

"Portret van een onbekende man met twee ridderorden" is a portrait lithograph created between 1851 and 1883 by Johan Hendrik Hoffmeister. This realistic portrayal shows a man wearing formal attire and two military decorations, likely signifying his high rank. The lithograph demonstrates the artist's mastery of tonal values and detailed rendering, typical of 19th-century portraiture. While the identity of the subject remains unknown, the artwork provides a glimpse into the social and political atmosphere of the time, highlighting the importance of rank and distinction. Hoffmeister's meticulous attention to detail and the subject's dignified expression contribute to the enduring power of this portrait.