Portret van Johann Caspar Schade by Johann Georg Mentzel

Portret van Johann Caspar Schade 1687 - 1743

johanngeorgmentzel

pencil drawn

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

photo restoration

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pencil drawing

pencil work

"Portret van Johann Caspar Schade" is an engraving by Johann Georg Mentzel, created between 1687 and 1743. The artwork depicts a bust portrait of Johann Caspar Schade in an oval frame. The inscription surrounding the frame identifies the sitter and the engraved text beneath the portrait includes a eulogy praising Schade. This engraving is a prime example of the portraiture style popular during the Baroque period, which emphasized realism and detail in portraying individuals.