Portret van Johann Melchior Wyss

Conrad Meyer

1678 - 1689

Portret van Johann Melchior Wyss by Conrad Meyer

Medium

engraving

Dimensions

149; 230

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

**Portrait of Johann Melchior Wyss** *Conrad Meyer, 1678–1689, engraving, 230 × 149 mm* This finely detailed engraving captures the likeness of Johann Melchior Wyss, a figure from late 17th-century Switzerland, rendered by the skilled Zurich-based artist Conrad Meyer. Active during the Baroque era, Meyer (1629–1689) was renowned for his precise portrait engravings of scholars, clergy, and notables, often commissioned for books or private collections. Created between 1678 and 1689, this work exemplifies the period's emphasis on individuality and status, preserving Wyss's dignified presence t...

About the Artist

Conrad Meyer · 16181689

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