Portret van Christoph van Beieren 1773

This 1773 engraving by Joseph Anton Zimmermann depicts Christoph van Beieren. The artwork is a portrait of a man with a beard, dressed in a dark cloak and a hat. The man is holding a small object in his right hand. The portrait is framed by a simple rectangular border, and a coat of arms is displayed below the image with important biographical information about the subject. This work is an example of an engraved portrait, a popular art form during the 18th century. The detailed lines and textures of the print are reminiscent of the artist's careful attention to detail.