Portret van Johann Rudolph von Puchaim 1646

This engraving by Elias Widemann, created in 1646, depicts Johann Rudolph von Puchaim, a high-ranking official, likely a chamberlain. The work is a fine example of 17th-century portraiture, characterized by its realistic detail and the sitter's formal attire. The engraved inscription around the oval frame highlights the subject’s title and includes a German proverb “Besser geneidet als beklagt” (Better envied than pitied), suggesting a sense of social standing and possible political ambition. The artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and measures 154mm x 118mm.