Portret van Giovanni Lami 1747

"Portret van Giovanni Lami" is a 1747 etching by Johann Martin Bernigeroth depicting Giovanni Lami, an Italian scholar and historian. The engraving, which is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a small but detailed portrait. It features Lami in an oval frame, dressed in a formal attire of the period, with his long hair flowing over his shoulders. This miniature engraving provides a glimpse into the artistic styles of the 18th century and the life of a prominent figure in Italian academia.