Portret van de medicus Nicolaas Willem Rauwenhoff 1794 - 1828

Ludwig Gottlieb Portman created this print of Nicolaas Willem Rauwenhoff using etching and engraving techniques. This portrait encapsulates the social values and intellectual climate of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Rauwenhoff’s confident yet calm pose, combined with the book in his hand, speaks volumes about the era's reverence for knowledge and reason. As a doctor, Rauwenhoff occupied a distinguished position, reflecting the increasing importance of science and medicine in society. This image presents a narrative of success, intellect, and social standing, all vital components of middle-class identity during the Enlightenment era. Through its precise lines and careful attention to detail, the print embodies the Enlightenment's emphasis on clarity, order, and rationality, illustrating the emotional and personal dimensions of ambition and intellectual pursuit.