Dubbelportret van de broers H en G Schanhard

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

**Dubbelportret van broers H en Ganhard** is a charming 17th-century etching by Reinhold Mühl, between 1641 and 1691. At a petite 93 mm high by 87 mm wide, this double portrait intimately captures the brothers H and G Schanhard by side, showcasing Mühl's skill in rendering personal likenesses on a small scale. Such compact prints were prized by collectors for their portability and detail, bridging the gap between painted portraits and affordable reproductions during Europe's Baroque period. Etching, Mühl's chosen medium, involved biting acid into a metal plate to create precise, fluid lines—i...