Portret van Karl Wilhelm Ramler 1774

This engraving, created by Johann Friedrich Bause in 1774, portrays Karl Wilhelm Ramler, a prominent German poet and playwright. The image is presented in a classical style, with Ramler depicted in a circular frame adorned with a laurel wreath, symbolizing his achievements in the arts. Bause’s meticulous attention to detail is evident in the rendering of Ramler’s features, clothing, and the inscription below the portrait, adding to the overall sense of formality and reverence for the subject. The artwork provides a glimpse into the life and legacy of a significant figure in 18th-century German literature.