Portret van Christoph Jeremias Rost 1791

"Portret van Christoph Jeremias Rost" is an engraving by Johann Jakob Wagner, created in 1791. The artwork depicts a bust portrait of Christoph Jeremias Rost, a German Rector of the Gymnasium in Budissin. The portrait is framed within a circular laurel wreath, emphasizing the subject's academic achievements. The engraving showcases Wagner's meticulous detail and skill in capturing likeness, highlighting the sitter's features and attire. This small-scale work demonstrates the importance of portraiture in 18th-century European art, serving as a record of individuals and their roles in society.