Portret van Johann Marx 1666 - 1671

This 17th-century engraving by Lukas Schnitzer portrays Johann Marx, a deacon and preacher from Carinthia. The image is a classic example of portraiture with a focus on realistic representation. Marx is depicted wearing a somber robe, his face illuminated with a gentle expression, holding a book suggesting his role as a scholar and religious figure. The inscription below the figure provides biographical details, adding historical context to the work. The artwork, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the lives and appearances of historical figures from the Dutch Golden Age.