Portret van Christoph Michael Kress von Kressenstein 1753

This 1753 engraving by Johann Wilhelm Windter, titled "Portret van Christoph Michael Kress von Kressenstein", depicts Christoph Michael Kress von Kressenstein. The portrait is a fine example of 18th-century portraiture, with its formal composition and attention to detail. Kress von Kressenstein is shown in a grand, three-quarter length pose, dressed in an elaborate costume. The details of the engraving, such as the inscription below, highlight Kress von Kressenstein’s important position as a member of the nobility and council member. The engraving is currently held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.