Portret van Jean Barbeyrac 1759 - 1815

"Portret van Jean Barbeyrac" is an etching by Swiss artist Heinrich Pfenninger, created between 1759 and 1815. The artwork depicts Jean Barbeyrac, a prominent figure of the time, in an oval frame set against a background of vertical lines. This classic engraving format, with its focus on capturing a likeness with precision and detail, was typical of the period. Pfenninger's work demonstrates his skilled use of line and shading to convey texture, form, and expression.