Portret van een onbekende man, aangeduid als Martinus Schots 1879 - 1881

"Portret van een onbekende man, aangeduid als Martinus Schots" is a portrait photograph by Dutch artist Dirk Niekerk, created between 1879 and 1881. The photograph depicts a young man, likely named Martinus Schots, in a formal pose, wearing a dark suit. Niekerk was a renowned photographer in Amsterdam, known for his portraiture work, capturing the likenesses of individuals from all walks of life. The photograph exemplifies the 19th-century practice of portrait photography, documenting individuals and their place in society. The small format and high level of detail typical of this genre are evident in the work.