Portret van een onbekende man 1549 - 1584

"Portret van een onbekende man" is an anonymous woodcut portrait from the 16th century, likely created between 1549 and 1584. The portrait depicts a man with a long beard, wearing a cap and robe, and holding a book, likely a scholar or intellectual figure of the time. The print is small in size, measuring 99 mm in height and 82 mm in width, typical of portrait prints of this era. The woodcut technique is evident in the fine lines and hatched patterns used to create the image. This artwork reflects the prevalent portraiture tradition of the 16th century, often commissioned to commemorate individuals or capture their likeness. The anonymous nature of the piece adds to its mystery and encourages viewers to speculate on the identity of the portrayed subject.