Portret van een onbekende man, mogelijk Jean Antoine Bakhoven by Pieter Wilhelmus van de Weijer

Portret van een onbekende man, mogelijk Jean Antoine Bakhoven c. 1842 - 1880

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

yellowing background

photo restoration

old engraving style

retro 'vintage design

archive photography

historical photography

old-timey

yellow element

"Portret van een onbekende man, mogelijk Jean Antoine Bakhoven" is a portrait of an unknown man, potentially Jean Antoine Bakhoven. It was painted in 1842-1880 by Pieter Wilhelmus van de Weijer. The portrait is rendered in a realistic style and the subject, dressed in formal attire, appears seated and gazing towards the viewer. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a renowned institution showcasing Dutch art and history. This piece exemplifies the artistic capabilities of the Dutch painter Pieter Wilhelmus van de Weijer, demonstrating the prominent role portraiture played in the 19th century.