Portret van Johann Georg Keisler 1751

Christian Fritzsch's 1751 engraving, "Portret van Johann Georg Keisler," depicts the subject seated and holding a book in a library setting. Keisler is depicted wearing a wig and fashionable attire, suggesting his social standing. The detailed background, including a bookshelf filled with volumes, reinforces the idea of intellectual pursuits. Fritzsch was a German artist known for his engravings, and this work demonstrates his skill in capturing both detail and likeness. The piece is housed in the Rijksmuseum, a renowned art institution in Amsterdam.