Portret van Heinrich Escher (I) op 52-jarige leeftijd
1678 - 1689
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
155; 252
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
**Portrait of Heinrich Escher () at Age 52** This finely detailed engraving by Swiss artist Conrad Meyer captures Heinrich Escher (I), prominent Zurich silk ribbon manufacturer and civic leader, at the age of 52. Created between 1678 and 1689, the portrait reflects the late Baroque era's emphasis on individualized likenesses, showcasing Escher's dignified posture and attentive gaze. Meyer, a master engraver from Zurich (1629–1689), in such portraits of local notables, blending technical precision with subtle character study to honor Switzerland's emerging merchant class during a time of econo...
About the Artist
Conrad Meyer · 1618–1689
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