Portret van een onbekende man met drie opengeslagen boeken 1806 - 1877

"Portret van een onbekende man met drie opengeslagen boeken" is a pencil drawing by Jean-Baptiste Madou, a prolific Belgian artist known for his depictions of everyday life. Created between 1806 and 1877, the artwork showcases a man in a formal attire, perhaps a scholar, with three open books placed below him. The detailed rendering and subtle shading are characteristic of Madou's style, highlighting the realism and meticulousness of his work. This intimate portrait, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the world of a learned individual in 19th-century Europe.