Portret van Bonaventura Piter

About this artwork

height 162 mm x width 101 mm

Art Historical Context

**Portrait of Bonaventura P** *Jan Balzer, 1746–1799, engraving, 162 × 101 mm* This delicate engraving captures the likeness of Bonaventura Piter, figure from 18th-century Europe, rendered with the precision typical of portrait prints from the Dutch tradition. Created by Jan Balzer, whose active period spanned the late Enlightenment era, the work exemplifies the intimate scale of personal commemorations—measuring just 162 mm high by 101 mm wide, it fits easily in a collector's hand or album. Such small formats were prized for their portability and affordability, allowing portraits to circul...