Portret van Jan Hartmann Degner
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
295; 190
About this artwork
plaatrand: hoogte 295 mm x breedte 190 mm
Art Historical Context
**Portret van Jan Hartmann Degner** is a finely crafted engraving by Johannes Körnlein, dated 1741. This portrait captures the likeness of Jan Hartmann Degner, likely a notable figure of the era, rendered with the precision characteristic of 18th-century European printmaking. Measuring 295 mm in height by 190 mm in width (plate border), the work exemplifies the compact yet detailed format popular for personal and collectible portraits during the Enlightenment period, when such prints bridged the gap between elite portrait painting and wider dissemination. Engraving, Körnlein's chosen medium, ...