Portret van Philipp Ernst Spiess Possibly 1794 - 1828

This etching, "Portret van Philipp Ernst Spiess", created by Eberhard Siegfried Henne between 1794 and 1828, depicts Philipp Ernst Spiess, a Prussian official. The image, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a classic example of portraiture, showing Spiess in profile, within a decorative oval frame. Henne's detailed engraving highlights the subject's facial features and attire, emphasizing his position of authority. This work, a fine example of 18th-century portrait art, allows viewers to glimpse into the life of a prominent figure of the era.