Portret van Jacob Christian von Schaeffer 1774

This engraving by Johann Elias Haid, created in 1774, depicts Jacob Christian von Schaeffer, a theologian and scholar. The portrait is presented in an oval frame, showcasing Schaeffer's distinguished appearance with a powdered wig and a lace collar. The inscription below the frame identifies him as a Doctor of Theology and a "ferutor foletifsimus" (a very serious scholar). This engraved portrait, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Haid's skill in capturing both the physical likeness and the intellectual gravitas of his subject.