Portret van Paul Joachim Siegmund Vogel 1790

This engraving by Christoph-Wilhelm Bock, dated 1790, is a portrait of Paul Joachim Siegmund Vogel. The piece, which is housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Vogel in profile, wearing a powdered wig and a dark coat. The subject's serious expression and the detailed rendering of his features create a realistic depiction of the man. Engravings such as this were popular in the 18th century as a way to preserve the likeness of important figures.