Zelfportret van kunsthandelaar Johann Andreas Boerner als nieuwjaarswens voor 1807 before 1807

This self-portrait by German art dealer Johann Andreas Boerner, created before 1807, is a striking example of Neoclassical portraiture. The artist, dressed in fashionable attire, stands confidently in an ornate doorway, holding a large book. The simple lines and meticulous detail, characteristic of the Neoclassical style, create a sense of grandeur and formality. The inscription at the bottom, "Johann Andreas Boerner wünscht Glück zum Jahr 1807" ("Johann Andreas Boerner wishes happiness for the year 1807"), reveals the artwork's original purpose as a New Year's greeting, adding a personal touch to the formal portrait.