Portret van Johann Rudolf Lavater
1657
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
149; 246
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
**Portret van Johann Rudolfater** is a finely crafted engraving by Swiss artist Conrad Meyer, dated 1657. Measuring 246 mm by 149 mm, this intimate portrait captures the likeness of Johann Rudolf Lavater a notable figure likely from Zurich's intellectual circles during the Baroque era. Meyer, renowned for his precise portrait engravings, exemplifies the 17th-century tradition of disseminating images of scholars, clergy, and patrons through affordable prints, making elite portraits accessible beyond the elite. Engraving as a medium was revolutionary in this period, allowing intricate details t...
About the Artist
Conrad Meyer · 1618–1689
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