Portret van Ewald Friedrich Graf von Hertzberg 1792

This engraving by Heinrich Jan Penningh, completed in 1792, depicts Ewald Friedrich Graf von Hertzberg. The portrait, executed in a realistic style, shows Hertzberg in a formal pose, wearing a coat and a star-shaped brooch. The image is set within an oval frame, and the artist's signature appears near the right edge of the work. Penningh, a prolific engraver active throughout the 18th century, was known for his portraits of prominent figures. This piece exemplifies the conventions of portraiture common to the period, focusing on a clear and detailed depiction of the subject.