Portret van Johann Heinrich Holtzhalb
1678
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
244; 157
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
Created in 1678 by Swiss artist Conrad Meyer, this engraving presents a formal portrait of Johann Heinrich Holtzhalb. Rendered in fine lines on a modest sheet measuring 244 by 157 millimeters, the work exemplifies the precision and intimacy that made engraving a favored medium for capturing likenesses during the late seventeenth century. Such prints often served both as personal mementos and as vehicles for circulating images of notable individuals across Europe. The technique itself highlights Meyer’s skill in translating subtle tonal gradations into crisp black-and-white detail, allowing th...
About the Artist
Conrad Meyer · 1618–1689
Comment on works: Portraits; Figures; Landscapes