Portret van Carl Ehregott Andreas Mangelsdorff 1797

This 1797 engraving by Johann Gottlieb Boettger depicts Carl Ehregott Andreas Mangelsdorff, a German professor of history, eloquence, and poetry. The portrait, framed within an oval, presents Mangelsdorff in a formal pose, emphasizing his scholarly identity. The inscription below provides biographical details of the subject, including his birthplace and date of birth. This portrait is a testament to Boettger's skill in capturing the likeness and character of his subjects, contributing to the visual documentation of prominent individuals of the time.