Portrait of an Unknown Lawyer
1800
oil
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
1800
oil
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
This portrait depicts a man with white hair, dressed in a green velvet jacket over a red vest and lace-trimmed shirt. He sits at a desk, holding a large book with his left hand and touching his chin with his right index finger. The background is dark, with a subtle light source illuminating the subject's face. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a sense of formality and elegance. The book he holds appears to be leather-bound, with gold lettering on the spine. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation.
