Portret van Gottfried Olearius 1713

This 1713 engraving, "Portret van Gottfried Olearius," by Martin Bernigeroth, is a portrait of the renowned German theologian, Gottfried Olearius. The engraving depicts Olearius in a bust-length pose, wearing a dark robe with a white collar. He is framed by an oval, emphasizing the formality of the image. The inscription beneath the portrait identifies Olearius as a Doctor of Theology, Professor in the Academy of Leipzig, and a Canon of Meissen. The image is a fine example of a portrait engraving from the early 18th century, characteristic of its detailed lines and precise rendering of form. It is currently part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.