Portret van Franz Ignaz Thiermair 1678

"Portret van Franz Ignaz Thiermair" is an etching by Michael Wening, a German artist known for his engravings and architectural works. Created in 1678, the artwork depicts Franz Ignaz Thiermair, a prominent figure in Bavarian society. The portrait, set within an oval frame adorned with Latin inscriptions, presents Thiermair in formal attire, highlighting his social standing. The inscription identifies him as "Ser. Elect. Comes Palat. Cons. et Archiater Dvcis Bavariae," revealing his positions as counselor and physician to the Duke of Bavaria. The etching's detailed rendering of Thiermair's features, along with the inscription's elaborate typography, exemplifies Wening's mastery of the engraving technique.