Portret van Franz Erasmus von Sauer 1646

"Portret van Franz Erasmus von Sauer" is a 1646 engraving by Elias Widemann, depicting Franz Erasmus von Sauer. The portrait shows Sauer in a bust-length pose, wearing a lace collar and a dark garment, with a distinctive mustache and a serious expression. The image is framed by an oval that contains Sauer's name and titles in Latin, which are repeated along the bottom of the image. The engraving is characteristic of the Renaissance period's focus on capturing likeness and detailing, with a focus on the sitter's identity and social status.