Portret van Ernst-Wilhelm Arnoldi 1840 - 1855

This print, "Portret van Ernst-Wilhelm Arnoldi," is a portrait of the Dutch clergyman Ernst-Wilhelm Arnoldi created by Carl Mayer in the mid-19th century. The engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Arnoldi in a formal pose, wearing a dark coat and a white cravat. Mayer’s skilled use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism, emphasizing Arnoldi’s distinguished features. The artwork is a valuable record of a significant figure from Dutch history.