Portret van een onbekende man, mogelijk C.R. Merkus Possibly 1859

This portrait, possibly of C.R. Merkus, was created by the German artist Johann Peter Berghaus in 1859. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a man in formal attire, seated and looking directly at the viewer. The realistic detail and refined technique of the drawing are characteristic of Berghaus's style, which often focused on portraits and landscapes. The work provides a glimpse into the fashion and social conventions of the mid-19th century.