Portret van een onbekende man Possibly 1847

"Portret van een onbekende man" (Portrait of an Unknown Man), a lithograph by Johann Peter Berghaus (1810-1870), is housed in the Rijksmuseum. It is a classic example of a 19th-century portrait, featuring a man in formal attire, with a keen focus on capturing the individual's likeness and social standing. The artist's attention to detail in rendering the sitter's features, clothing, and posture creates a sense of realism, making the unknown individual appear almost lifelike. This work is an excellent example of the artistic techniques used during the period, highlighting the skill of the artist and the value placed on portraiture as a form of documentation and self-expression.