Portret van Georg Wolfgang Wedel 1718

Martin Bernigeroth's 1718 engraving "Portret van Georg Wolfgang Wedel" is a small, detailed portrait of the German physician Georg Wolfgang Wedel. The etching depicts Wedel in a formal pose with a long wig, collar, and coat. He is framed by a draped curtain, and the inscription below identifies him as "Professor of Medicine" and "Doctor of Medicine." This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the portraiture style of the 18th century, highlighting the sitter's profession and social standing.