Portret van Jean-Sully Mounet in de rol van Ruy Blas in Ruy Blas before 1880

This anonymous photograph, created before 1880, captures Jean-Sully Mounet in his role as Ruy Blas in Victor Hugo's play *Ruy Blas*. Mounet-Sully was a prominent French actor known for his dramatic interpretations, and this portrait reflects the intensity and gravitas often associated with his performances. The image shows him in full costume, standing with a confident yet brooding expression, holding a hat and a sword. The photograph, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a historical record of a celebrated actor and his theatrical contributions.