Portret van een heer met bakkebaarden 1888

"Portret van een heer met bakkebaarden" (Portrait of a gentleman with sideburns) is a 1888 engraving by the French artist Edouard Taurel (1824-1892) and is part of the Rijksmuseum collection. This artwork is a striking example of a portrait engraving and depicts a man with distinguished sideburns and a formal, somewhat austere expression. The detailed lines and shading bring the subject's features to life in a realistic and captivating manner. The use of a simple background emphasizes the subject’s presence and reinforces the overall sense of realism.