Portret van Albrecht Haller 1752 - 1803

This is a black and white engraving by Christian Gottlieb Geyser titled "Portret van Albrecht Haller" (Portrait of Albrecht Haller) and created between 1752 and 1803. The artwork, housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts Haller in a bust-length portrait, framed by an ornate oval. He is depicted wearing a dark cap and a robe, gazing to the left. The engraving includes a detailed depiction of an open book, an oil lamp and other symbolic objects. The artwork is a fine example of a portrait engraving in the 18th century, a technique that utilized etched lines to create tonal effects.