Portret van een onbekende monnik 1749 - 1813

This mezzotint, titled "Portret van een onbekende monnik," (Portrait of an Unknown Monk), was created by English artist Valentine Green between 1749 and 1813. Green is known for his skill in mezzotint, a printmaking technique that uses a metal plate to create tonal variations in the final image. The monk's identity remains a mystery, but the detail of his face and the simple elegance of his habit suggest a contemplative and devout figure, capturing a moment of quiet reflection. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.