Portret van een onbekende man 1851

"Portret van een onbekende man" (1851) is a portrait lithograph by Johan Hendrik Hoffmeister, a Dutch artist known for his portraits and landscapes. The artwork depicts a man in a formal suit, seated with his hands clasped, gazing directly at the viewer. The lithograph's detailed rendering of the subject's features and clothing suggests Hoffmeister's skill and attention to realism. The identity of the unknown man remains a mystery, adding an element of intrigue to the piece. This portrait is an example of Hoffmeister's mastery of the lithographic technique, capturing both the likeness and the character of his subject.