Portret van een onbekende man 1868

"Portret van een onbekende man" (Portrait of an Unknown Man), a 1868 drawing by Dutch artist Joseph Schubert, is a striking example of portraiture. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts an unknown man, seated in a chair with his right hand resting in his lap. The meticulous detail of the sitter's clothing and the subtle shading of his face create a realistic and almost lifelike representation. Schubert’s portraiture style is characterized by careful rendering and a focus on capturing the essence of the individual, making this a compelling and evocative work of art.