Portret van een onbekende man in historische kleding 1852 - 1890

"Portret van een onbekende man in historische kleding" (Portrait of an Unknown Man in Historical Clothing) is an etching created between 1852 and 1890 by Willem (II) Linnig. The artwork depicts a man in profile, wearing a feathered cap and a high-collared garment, suggesting a historical period. This detailed portrait, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Linnig's skilled use of line and hatching to create a sense of depth and texture in the subject's attire and facial features. The etching is a fine example of Linnig's work, which often focused on historical subjects and portraiture.