Portret van een onbekende man Possibly 1858

This 1858 lithograph, attributed to Johann Peter Berghaus, portrays an unknown man in a formal pose, likely a wealthy individual of the time period. The subject is depicted wearing a suit and bow tie, holding a cane in a relaxed posture. The detailed rendering of his clothing and the crisp lines of the portrait are characteristic of 19th-century portraiture. The artwork's inscription mentions the artist and the year, but the identity of the sitter remains a mystery. The Rijksmuseum, where this artwork resides, houses an impressive collection of Dutch art and history.