Portret van een onbekende man met bril c. 1851 - 1883

Johan Hendrik Hoffmeister’s "Portret van een onbekende man met bril" is a portrait of an unknown man wearing glasses, possibly created sometime between 1851 and 1883. Hoffmeister, a Dutch artist born in 1823 and who died in 1904, is known for his realistic style, which is apparent in the intricate details of the man's clothing and facial features. The artwork's focus on the subject's identity is highlighted by the lack of background and the emphasis on the man's face, leaving viewers to wonder about his story.