Portret van Nicolaus Hieronymus Gundling

About this artwork

width 102 mm

Art Historical Context

This engraving by Gottfried August Gründler presents a formal portrait of Nicolaus Hieronymus Gundling, rendered with the precise linework typical of the medium. Measuring just 150 by 102 millimeters, the compact size suggests it was designed for circulation in books, scholarly publications, or private collections rather than as a standalone wall piece. The date range of 1720–1775 places the work in the heart of the Enlightenment era, when printed portraits helped preserve the memory of influential thinkers and professionals. Engraving offered artists an effective way to reproduce detailed li...

About the Artist

Gottfried August Gründler · 1675–1775

Gottfried August Gründler (1710–1775) was a German painter, draughtsman, copper engraver, craftsman, and naturalist whose multifaceted career embodied the Enlightenment ideal of the polymath—someone accomplished in multiple fields who combined artistic, scientific, and practical expertise. Born in 1710 and active until his death in 1775, Gründler pursued artistic work alongside serious engagement ...