Portret van Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz 1717

This 1717 engraving by Martin Bernigeroth, titled "Portret van Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz", is a portrait of the renowned German polymath Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. It depicts him in a formal setting, wearing a wig and a lace collar. Leibniz's serious expression and the inscription detailing his many titles and achievements reflect his stature as a leading figure in the fields of mathematics, philosophy, and law. This etching, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a testament to Leibniz's enduring influence in intellectual history.