Portret van een 73-jarige man 1782

"Portret van een 73-jarige man" is a miniature portrait painted by Joseph Marinkel in 1782. The painting depicts a 73-year-old man in a powdered wig, wearing a dark coat and white cravat. This small portrait was likely commissioned for a private individual as a keepsake or to be worn as a locket. Marinkel, who specialized in miniature paintings, employed a meticulous detail and precise brushstrokes to capture the sitter's likeness, a common characteristic of this genre in the 18th century. The artwork currently resides in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing the intricate detail and historical significance of portrait miniatures.