Portret van Salomon Gesner 1764 - 1814

This 18th-century engraving by Medardus Thoenert, titled "Portret van Salomon Gesner," depicts the Swiss writer and naturalist Salomon Gesner in a bust-length portrait. Gesner's portrait is framed within an oval, surrounded by intricate floral designs, and is identified by an inscription below the portrait. The engraving, likely created between 1764 and 1814, showcases the skill of Thoenert, a prominent engraver of the period, and offers a glimpse into the depiction of prominent figures in 18th-century art.