Portret van Franz Volkmar Reinhard 1806
leonhardheinrichhessell
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photo of handprinted image
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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photo restoration
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light coloured
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old engraving style
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ink colored
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golden font
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historical font
Leonhard Heinrich Hessell's "Portret van Franz Volkmar Reinhard" (1806) is a portrait of the German theologian, Franz Volkmar Reinhard. The engraving depicts Reinhard in an oval frame, looking to the right, and is a fine example of Hessell's detailed portraiture. This work is a fine example of portraiture from the early 19th century and highlights the importance of religious figures within society. Hessell's signature is visible at the bottom of the engraving, along with the title and a short biography of Reinhard. The piece is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.
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