Portret van Franz Ulrich von Kleist

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Art Historical Context

This engraving, created by Gottfried August Gründler between 1720 and 1775, presents a formal portrait of Franz Ulrich von Kleist. As an 18th-century printmaker, Gründler worked in a period when engraved portraits served as important tools for recording likenesses of notable individuals and sharing them beyond elite circles. The modest dimensions—195 by 116 millimeters—suggest it was designed for personal collections or inclusion in printed volumes rather than large-scale display. Engraving as a medium allowed for fine linear detail and multiple impressions, making it ideal for disseminating ...

About the Artist

Gottfried August Gründler · 1675–1775

Gottfried August Gründler (1710–1775) was a German painter, draughtsman, copper engraver, craftsman, and naturalist whose multifaceted career embodied the Enlightenment ideal of the polymath—someone accomplished in multiple fields who combined artistic, scientific, and practical expertise. Born in 1710 and active until his death in 1775, Gründler pursued artistic work alongside serious engagement ...