Portret van Hans Balthasar Burckhardt 1673 - 1740

This engraved portrait of Hans Balthasar Burckhardt, created by Johann Georg Seiller between 1673 and 1740, depicts the subject in a formal pose, seated in a chair and gazing directly at the viewer. Burckhardt, a prominent figure in Basel, Switzerland, is identified as a consul and is given the title "Pater Patria" (Father of the Country) beneath the image. The inscription also indicates his date of death. The detailed rendering of Burckhardt's attire, including the elaborate lace collar, speaks to the artist's skill in capturing fine details and the conventions of 17th-century portraiture. This artwork, likely commissioned for personal or civic display, exemplifies the use of printmaking to commemorate and elevate individuals of importance.