Portret van een onbekende man met snor 1843 - 1887

"Portret van een onbekende man met snor" (Portrait of an Unknown Man with a Mustache) is a small-scale etching created by the Dutch artist Frederik Hendrik Weissenbruch between 1843 and 1887. This artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the likeness of an unidentified man in a simple, yet expressive style. Weissenbruch was known for his naturalistic approach to portraiture, employing meticulous lines and hatching techniques to convey the subject's features. This particular etching exemplifies his talent for capturing both the physical likeness and the subtle nuances of his subject's personality. The subject's intense gaze, a slight smile playing on his lips, and the delicate details of his attire speak to Weissenbruch's skillful observation and masterful use of the etching medium.