Portret van Benjamin Frederik Matthes Possibly 1848

This lithograph portrait of Benjamin Frederik Matthes was created by the German artist Johann Peter Berghaus in 1848. It depicts Matthes in a seated pose, wearing a formal suit, with his right hand resting on a book. The work, a classic example of 19th-century portraiture, is notable for its realistic depiction of the subject and its subtle use of light and shadow. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, offering viewers a glimpse into the life of a prominent individual of the time.