Portret van Zacharias Stenglin 1631 - 1687

This engraving by Matthäus Merian the Younger is a portrait of Zacharias Stenglin, a German lawyer and politician who served as a magistrate and councilman in Augsburg. The work, executed between 1631 and 1687, depicts Stenglin in an oval frame, adorned with his coat of arms and inscription outlining his achievements. The detailed rendering of Stenglin's features and attire exemplifies the artist's mastery of portraiture. This piece is a valuable historical record of a prominent figure from Augsburg, a significant center of art and culture during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.