Portret van Edward Leigh 1687 - 1743

This etching, *Portret van Edward Leigh*, was created by Johann Georg Mentzel, a prominent German artist active in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The portrait, likely commissioned by Leigh himself, showcases the subject in a formal pose within an oval frame. Mentzel’s detailed rendering of Leigh's features and attire captures the realism and elegance typical of his work. The inscription below the portrait identifies the subject as Edward Leigh, a nobleman, along with details about his life. The artwork, measuring 205 mm in height and 152 mm in width, is a prime example of 18th-century portraiture, showcasing the artist’s skill in representing individual identity through detailed engravings.