Portret van Johannes von Müller 1803 - 1841

"Portret van Johannes von Müller" is an engraving by Swiss artist Martin Esslinger, created between 1803 and 1841. The artwork depicts Johannes von Müller, a Swiss historian and writer, in profile. The engraving is executed in a realistic style and captures the subject's features with a sense of detail. Esslinger's work showcases the prominent use of line and shading to depict form and texture. This engraving, measuring 161mm x 110mm, is an example of Neoclassical portraiture, a style popular in the late 18th and early 19th centuries that emphasized reason, order, and classical forms.