Man met kersen 1777

"Man met kersen," a 1777 engraving by François Hubert, depicts a seated man holding a basket of cherries in his lap. The figure is positioned within an oval frame surrounded by an elaborate wreath of flowers and foliage. The image, held in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of 18th-century portraiture, capturing the sitter in a moment of quiet contemplation, possibly inspired by the delicate fruit. Hubert's work, characterized by its meticulous detail and expressive lines, provides viewers with a glimpse into the life and style of the period.