Zelfportret van Adriaan van der Burg 1730 - 1792

This self-portrait etching by Aert Schouman depicts Adriaan van der Burg, an artist active in the Netherlands during the 18th century. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases a realistic portrayal of van der Burg. He is dressed in an elaborately draped robe, with his hand resting on a palette and brushes, signifying his profession. The etching is framed by an oval, suggesting the formal portrait style of the time.