Portret van Philipp Karl von Eltz-Kempenich 1735

Johann Martin Bernigeroth’s 1735 etching, "Portret van Philipp Karl von Eltz-Kempenich," depicts the Archbishop-Elector of Mainz. The portrait, now located in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of 18th-century printmaking. Bernigeroth’s skilled hand captures the subject's noble bearing and attire, creating a realistic and detailed image of Philipp Karl von Eltz-Kempenich. This intimate portrait, presented in an oval format, uses a delicate combination of lines and shading to bring the subject to life.