Portret van Johann Hildebrand Withof op 61-jarige leeftijd

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

**Portrait of Johann Hildebrandof at Age 61This elegant engraving, titled *Portret van Johann Hilde Withof op 61 leeftijd*, captures the dignified likeness of its subject by Dutch artist Nicolaus Mettel 1755 and 1778. Rendered in the precise medium of engraving—an intaglio technique where intricate lines are incised into a metal plate and inked to produce detailed prints—this 303mm × 210mm portrait exemplifies 18th-century European printmaking. Engravings like this were prized for their ability to disseminate images widely, making portraits of notable figures accessible beyond the elite. With...