Portret van Johann Christian Gerstner 1744

"Portret van Johann Christian Gerstner" is an engraving created by Moritz Bodenehr in 1744, now located in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork portrays Johann Christian Gerstner, a renowned musician and scholar, in a formal portrait setting. Gerstner is depicted in a seated pose, wearing a traditional attire, with his right hand resting on a musical score. The engraving captures the subject's intellectual and dignified nature through a detailed representation of his features and attire. The artwork provides a glimpse into the life of a prominent figure in 18th-century European culture, highlighting the significance of music and scholarship during that era.