Portret van Heinrich Walder 1665 - 1712

This 17th century engraving by Johannes (II) Meyer is a portrait of Heinrich Walderus, who was a Consul of the city of Zurich in 1524. The portrait depicts Walderus in a three-quarter view, in an oval frame, with a fur-trimmed coat, holding a shield emblazoned with a cross and the letter W. The engraving features a text inscription below, likely praising Walderus's accomplishments and contribution to the city of Zurich. The text is in Latin, and the signature of the engraver, HP NE, is visible at the lower right of the inscription. The engraving, measuring 238mm in height and 160mm in width, is an excellent example of the art of portraiture during the Renaissance period.