Portrait d'un homme portant un exemplaire des Essais de Montaigne

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Johann Anton de Peters' "Portrait d'un homme portant un exemplaire des Essais de Montaigne" depicts an unknown man in a powdered wig and a beige coat holding a copy of Montaigne's *Essais*. The painting, likely a self-portrait, showcases de Peters' skill in depicting both the sitter's likeness and the texture of fabric, paper, and leather. The work's composition, with the sitter's head turned slightly, and his gaze directed to the viewer, creates a sense of intimacy and intellectual curiosity.