Portret van Philipp Nicolai by Melchior (II) Hafner

Portret van Philipp Nicolai 1673

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pencil drawn

comic strip sketch

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

This 1673 engraving by Melchior (II) Hafner depicts Philipp Nicolai, a German theologian and hymn writer. The portrait is presented in an oval frame with Latin inscription surrounding the image. Nicolai is shown in a somber expression, wearing a fur-trimmed robe and a large, white ruff collar, typical of 17th-century fashion. This engraving exemplifies the popular genre of portraiture, which was prevalent during the Baroque period. The artwork is a testament to the prominent role of religious figures in the artistic and cultural landscape of 17th-century Europe.