Portret van Christian Fürchtegott Gellert 1775

This engraving, "Portret van Christian Fürchtegott Gellert", created in 1775 by Johann Elias Haid, depicts the German poet and writer Christian Fürchtegott Gellert. The portrait is presented in an oval frame within a rectangular surround, creating a sense of formality and emphasizing Gellert's intellectual stature. The inscription below the portrait, "Christianus Fürchtegott Gellert, Poeta et Auctor simplex rectus, venustus," further highlights Gellert's achievements as a poet and author, emphasizing his simple, honest, and elegant style.