Portret van Johann Heinrich Bremi 1772 - 1817

This engraving, titled "Portret van Johann Heinrich Bremi," was created by Swiss artist Johann Heinrich Lips between 1772 and 1817. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Johann Heinrich Bremi, a Swiss educator and author, in a close-up portrait. The image focuses on Bremi's face and shoulders, captured in a detailed yet realistic style typical of the Neoclassical era. The inscription below the oval portrait reads "Dankbare Schüler/ dem Erzieher der Jugend/ Herrn Prof. u. Canon. Bremi/ und 1775," suggesting a commemorative piece honoring Bremi's contributions to education. The engraving's small dimensions, measuring just 170 mm in height and 118 mm in width, further underscore its intimate and personal nature.