Portret van Johann Heinrich Helcher 1729 - 1733

"Portret van Johann Heinrich Helcher" is an engraving by Martin Bernigeroth, depicting Johann Heinrich Helcher, a physician, at the age of 57. The engraving, created between 1729 and 1733, features Helcher in a formal pose, wearing a long, dark robe and a voluminous powdered wig, typical of the fashion of the period. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Bernigeroth's skill in capturing the likeness of his subject, offering viewers a glimpse into the life of a prominent figure in 18th-century Europe.