Silhouetportret van Simon van Someren Brand 1800 - 1802

This silhouette portrait of Simon van Someren Brand, created by Antoni Zürcher between 1800 and 1802, is a striking example of the popular art form of the 18th and 19th centuries. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Brand in profile, his features rendered in stark black against a light background, highlighting his prominent hat and collar. This minimalist style, which emphasized form over detail, was a favored method for capturing likenesses during this period.