Portret van een jongeman met halsberg en keten 1821

"Portret van een jongeman met halsberg en keten" (Portrait of a young man with a gorget and chain) is a pencil drawing by Wilhelm Adrian Netscher, created in 1821. The artwork depicts a young man with long, curly hair, wearing a chain and a gorget. The subject's gaze is directed toward the viewer, creating a sense of intimacy. The meticulous detail of the clothing, particularly the chain and the gorget, highlights Netscher's skill in capturing the nuances of texture. The simple composition and restrained use of shading create a sense of realism and timelessness.