Portret van Jan Tomáš Vojtech Berghauer

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

Andreas Niederhofer's *Portret van Jan Tomáš Vojtech Berghauer* (1774–1782) is a finely wrought etching capturing the likeness of a notable figure from the late 18th century. Measuring just 121 × 102 mm, this intimate portrait exemplifies the precision of etching, a technique where acid bites into a metal plate to create intricate lines and subtle tones. Niederhofer, a Czech engraver active in Prague, specialized in such prints, blending Rococo elegance with emerging Neoclassical clarity during the Enlightenment era. Etchings like this were prized for their reproducibility, allowing portraits...