Portret van Guillaume-Thomas François Raynal 1785

This engraving, created by Johann Elias Haid in 1785, depicts Guillaume-Thomas François Raynal, a French historian and philosopher, in profile. The work is a fine example of portraiture, capturing Raynal's likeness with precision. The subject's powdered wig and serious expression convey his status as an intellectual figure of the Enlightenment era. The image is currently held at the Rijksmuseum, offering viewers a glimpse into the visual culture of 18th-century Europe.