Portret van Joseph Schaitberger 1732

This engraving by Dutch artist Martin Engelbrecht depicts Joseph Schaitberger in a formal portrait. Created in 1732, the piece showcases Schaitberger standing confidently with a book in his hand and a cityscape visible through a window behind him. This detailed work is a prime example of 18th-century Dutch portraiture, highlighting the sitter’s status and character through meticulous detail and composition. The artwork, now held in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the life and social position of Schaitberger during this period.