Portret van Johann Balthasar Ritter 1654 - 1693

This 17th-century etching by Elias Hainzelmann depicts Johann Balthasar Ritter, a prominent German theologian. The portrait is a fine example of Baroque-era portraiture, with the subject's somber expression, the intricate details of the clothing, and the memento mori of the skull emphasizing the ephemeral nature of life. The inclusion of the clock adds another layer of symbolic meaning, reminding viewers of the passage of time and the inevitability of mortality. This portrait is a powerful and evocative portrayal of a significant figure from the period.