Zelfportret van Dirk van der Toorn 1788 - 1811

This self-portrait engraving, created by Dutch artist Dirk van der Toorn between 1788 and 1811, showcases the artist in his youth. The image is rendered in brown tones and depicts the artist in a simple, dark coat, with a white collar, his dark hair styled in a fashionable manner for the period. Van der Toorn, who lived a short life, was known for his portraits and historical scenes, often painted in a Neoclassical style. The engraving, framed in an oval, offers a glimpse into the artist's own self-representation during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.