Portret van Franz Arnold Wolff-Metternich zur Gracht 1704 - 1707

"Portret van Franz Arnold Wolff-Metternich zur Gracht," a 1704-1707 engraving by Pieter van Gunst, depicts Franz Arnold Wolff-Metternich zur Gracht, a German prince and bishop. The portrait is housed in the Rijksmuseum and features a realistic rendering of the subject within an oval frame surrounded by various coats of arms. This work exemplifies the Dutch Baroque style, popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, characterized by its attention to detail, use of light and shadow, and dramatic compositions. This portrait provides a glimpse into the life of a prominent German figure of the time.