Portret van een onbekende man 1800 - 1881

This etching, titled "Portret van een onbekende man," is a work by François de Maleck, created sometime between 1800 and 1881. The piece depicts a man in a simple, white collared shirt, with his face and upper torso rendered in detailed, delicate lines. He wears round spectacles and his gaze is fixed on the viewer, creating an intimate, direct engagement. Though the man's identity is unknown, the artist's skill in capturing his likeness invites a sense of connection, making this a powerful example of the art of portraiture.