Portret van Thomas Ferdinand Joseph Bianchi 1809

This engraving, created in 1809 by Dutch artist Jacob Ernst Marcus, depicts Thomas Ferdinand Joseph Bianchi, a prominent figure of the time. The portrait, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Bianchi in a simple, yet elegant, attire, emphasizing his refined personality. Marcus’s careful attention to detail, evident in the rendering of Bianchi's facial features and clothing, reveals the artist’s mastery of the engraving technique. The intimate scale of the work further enhances the personal nature of the portrait, offering a glimpse into the life of a notable individual.