Portret van Charles Leviez c. 1763

This mezzotint, "Portret van Charles Leviez," is a portrait of Charles Leviez created by James McArdell circa 1763. The portrait depicts Leviez in a three-quarter view, looking off to the side, in a formal pose with a powdered wig and a richly decorated coat. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing the craftsmanship of McArdell, a prominent mezzotint engraver of the 18th century. The technique of mezzotint, popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, allows for subtle tonal gradations, which McArdell masterfully uses to capture the subject's features and the texture of his clothing.