Portret van een onbekende man met ketting 1754

This etching, *Portret van een onbekende man met ketting* (Portrait of an Unknown Man with a Chain), was created in 1754 by German artist Georg Friedrich Schmidt. The artwork depicts a man with curly hair and a serious expression, adorned with a chain. The etching is small in size, measuring 124 mm in height and 96 mm in width. This piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Schmidt's ability to capture the likeness of a person with great detail and a sense of realism. The etching's intricate details, such as the man's attire and the texture of his hair, showcase the artist's skill in using lines to create a sense of depth and form.