Portret van Christoph Martin Wieland 1805

"Portret van Christoph Martin Wieland" is a portrait engraving by Johann Friedrich Bolt, completed in 1805. The artwork, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, depicts Christoph Martin Wieland, a prominent German writer and poet, in an oval frame. The engraving showcases Bolt's masterful use of detail, evident in Wieland's finely rendered features and the intricate patterns of his clothing. The inscription "WIELAND" below the portrait confirms the subject's identity. The artwork provides insight into the artistic practices of the early 19th century and offers a visual representation of a significant figure in German literature.