Portret van Johann Georg Graevius 1699 - 1720

This 17th-century engraving by Gerard Valck, titled "Portret van Johann Georg Graevius," depicts the renowned scholar and historian Johann Georg Graevius. The portrait is executed in an oval format, a common practice for formal portraits of the period. Graevius, known for his contributions to classical studies, is portrayed with a serious expression and a long wig, a fashionable style during this era. The inscription surrounding his head, "IOANNES GEORGIVS GRAEVIVS", identifies the subject, and the text below provides a brief biographical inscription. The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam houses this print, which stands as a testament to Valck's skill in portraiture and the legacy of Graevius as a prominent figure in intellectual history.