Portretten van burgemeesters van Zürich

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verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

This engraving by Swiss artist Conrad Meyer, created in 1678, presents a series of portraits depicting the mayors (Bürgermeister) of Zurich. Measuring just 246 by 158 millimeters, the compact print reflects the civic pride of a prosperous Protestant city-state during the late Baroque period. Meyer, a Zurich native known for his detailed reproductive engravings, captured the likenesses of these officials to document and celebrate local governance. Engraving was a favored medium in the seventeenth century for its ability to produce multiple impressions, allowing such portraits to circulate amon...

About the Artist

Conrad Meyer · 1618–1689

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