Portret van Richard Brakenburg 1690

This 1690 charcoal drawing, "Portret van Richard Brakenburg," is a portrait of the Dutch painter Richard Brakenburg by an unknown artist. It is a small work, measuring just 112 mm in height and 93 mm in width. The drawing is framed in an oval, which encircles the artist's head and shoulders. The inscription around the oval identifies the sitter as "Richard Brakenburg Pictor Harlemens. Aetatis 40," meaning Richard Brakenburg, painter from Haarlem, at the age of 40. This portrait captures Brakenburg's likeness in a realistic and intimate way, showcasing the detailed work of the anonymous artist.