Portret van een onbekende Amsterdamse magistraat 1758

"Portret van een onbekende Amsterdamse magistraat" is a black chalk drawing on paper by Dutch artist Jan Wandelaar, created in 1758. The artwork depicts a seated, unidentified magistrate from Amsterdam, clothed in a dark coat and a white cravat. The detail in the clothing and the sitter's serious gaze suggests the portrait was commissioned by the magistrate himself, possibly to be presented as a gift or for his family. This piece exemplifies the artistry of Wandelaar, known for his portraits and landscapes. Today, the drawing is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.