Portret van Daniel Wilhelm Triller op 44-jarige leeftijd 1739

Christian Fritzsch created this print of Daniel Wilhelm Triller, a 44-year-old physician, sometime in the 18th century. The formality of the portrait reflects Triller’s status and profession, but also the rigid class structures of the era. We see a man of the Enlightenment: a powdered wig, a velvet coat, and an embroidered waistcoat all speak to his position and wealth. Yet, this is more than a display of finery. His gaze seems to penetrate through the layers of societal expectation. There’s an intellectual curiosity there. The inscription below the portrait offers another layer. It speaks of Triller’s spirit, his noble mind, and his welcoming home. But it also hints at something more elusive: a desire to see beyond the surface. The text implores you to truly look at his features, hinting at a deeper understanding hidden within the print. It’s a complex dance between public persona and the inner self, a tension that speaks to the heart of identity itself.