Portret van Johann Joachim Mühlberger 1680

This 1680 engraving by Johann Alexander Böner, titled "Portret van Johann Joachim Mühlberger," depicts Johann Joachim Mühlberger, a prominent figure in the history of the Netherlands, captured in an oval frame adorned with elaborate baroque scrollwork. The engraved portrait of Mühlberger presents him in a formal setting, dressed in a dark, somber garb with a large, lace-trimmed collar. The inscription below the portrait provides information about Mühlberger’s life and accomplishments, further emphasizing his importance and contributions to society. This intricate engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the mastery of Böner's technique, highlighting the artistic style prevalent during the Baroque period.