Portret van Julien Offray de la Mettrie by Johanna Dorothea Sysang

Portret van Julien Offray de la Mettrie 1739 - 1791

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19th century

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"Portret van Julien Offray de la Mettrie" is an engraving by Johanna Dorothea Sysang, completed sometime between 1739 and 1791. The piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Julien Offray de la Mettrie, a French physician and philosopher known for his controversial materialist views. The engraving captures de la Mettrie's likeness in a realistic style, with a focus on detail and subtle shading, highlighting the subject's expressive features and characteristic smile.