Portret van Friedrich Hoffmann 1674 - 1714

This etching by Elias Nessenthaler, created between 1674 and 1714, depicts Friedrich Hoffmann, a prominent German physician and chemist. The portrait, framed within an oval and set against a draped background, captures Hoffmann in a three-quarter pose, his gaze directed towards the viewer. The detailed rendering of Hoffmann's clothing and the inscription at the bottom identify him as "Medicus Electoralis Brandenburgicus, Philosophus et Medicinae Professor primarius in Academiae Fridericiana," emphasizing his academic and professional achievements. This artwork offers a glimpse into the life of a significant figure in the history of medicine and science.