Portret van Johann Fürleger 1626

Lucas Kilian's "Portret van Johann Fürleger" is a detailed engraving, a technique where an artist uses a sharp tool to carve an image into a metal plate, which is then inked and pressed onto paper. The 1626 work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, shows Johann Fürleger, a prominent figure of the era, in a three-quarter length pose, dressed in opulent clothing. The ornate frame surrounding the portrait, typical of engravings of this period, further enhances the sense of formality and grandeur.