Portret van Paul Weber 1696

Andreas Matthäus Wolfgang, a German artist active during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, created this etching in 1696. It is a portrait of Paul Weber, a minister and “V.D. in Ade” (a title indicating a certain level of nobility). The portrait features a bust-length view of Weber in an oval frame, with a large ruff collar and holding a book. The text surrounding the frame provides information about Weber's life and work. The inscription below the portrait is a quote reflecting on mortality and the afterlife, a common theme in 17th-century portraits. Wolfgang's portraiture is characterized by a realistic style, emphasizing detail and texture. This work offers a glimpse into the life and religious devotion of a significant figure of the time.