Portret van Pierre Bayle by Johann Friedrich Schleuen

Portret van Pierre Bayle 1749 - 1784

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"Portret van Pierre Bayle" is an engraving created by Johann Friedrich Schleuen between 1749 and 1784. The artwork depicts Pierre Bayle, a French philosopher and writer, in an oval frame, set against a simple background. Schleuen's engraving captures Bayle's thoughtful expression and academic demeanor, highlighting the intellectual nature of the subject. The inscription below the portrait provides biographical information and praises Bayle's contributions to philosophy and literature. This print serves as a historical record of Bayle's life and legacy.