Portret van Valentin, Freiherr von Schneidt 1765 - 1795

This engraving by Georg Michael Weissenhahn, created between 1765 and 1795, depicts Valentin, Freiherr von Schneidt. The portrait is framed by an oval, adorned with a floral wreath and a coat of arms. This is a typical example of an engraved portrait, common in the 18th century, which aimed to capture the likeness and status of its subject. The artwork is part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum, demonstrating the importance of this genre in Dutch art.