Portret van Abd el-Kader, bey van Mascara 1842 - 1887

This anonymous portrait depicts Abd el-Kader, the Emir of Mascara, an important figure in Algerian history. The portrait is an engraving, a technique that uses an etched metal plate to create prints. The image depicts Abd el-Kader in traditional clothing, with a stern expression. It was created between 1842 and 1887 and is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection in Amsterdam.