Portret van Otto Friedrich Butendach 1795

This 1795 engraving by Johann Friedrich Bause is a portrait of Otto Friedrich Butendach, a German pastor in Lübeck. The portrait is depicted within an oval frame and is presented in a classical style. The work showcases a realistic representation of Butendach with a focus on detail and precise features, a hallmark of Bause's artistic style. The engraving is a testament to the meticulous work of Bause, a prominent German artist who specialized in portraiture. This piece is an example of the engraving technique prevalent in the 18th and 19th centuries.