Portret van Johann Friedrich Weidler 1756

This etching, "Portret van Johann Friedrich Weidler," created in 1756 by Johann Martin Bernigeroth, depicts Johann Friedrich Weidler, a renowned German philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer. The portrait, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Weidler in a formal pose, with his hand resting on a book, highlighting his scholarly pursuits. Bernigeroth's meticulous detail captures Weidler's intellectual presence, emphasizing his contributions to the academic world of the 18th century.