Portret van Johann Melchior Wyss
1678 - 1689
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 · 1618–1689
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