Brustbild eines Offiziers mit Hut 

Abraham Delfos created this portrait of an officer with a hat using graphite on paper, and it’s now housed at the Städel Museum. The drawing presents a study in contrasts, with the officer's large hat casting a shadow that subtly frames his face. Delfos masterfully employs line and shading to define the officer’s features and attire. Notice how the delicate lacework of his collar contrasts with the broad strokes of his hat, creating a tension between detail and form. The composition is structured to draw our attention to the officer's gaze, which is direct and engaging, pulling us into a silent dialogue. The very structure of this portrait, with its attention to both the grand and the minute, suggests a commentary on the nature of representation and identity in Delfos’s time. It is a testament to Delfos' skill in using graphite to explore texture, light, and the complex interplay between subject and observer.