Portret van Johann Andreas Pfeffel 1707 - 1767

This engraving, "Portret van Johann Andreas Pfeffel", is a work by Johann Georg Pintz, showcasing the German theologian and writer Johann Andreas Pfeffel. The engraving depicts Pfeffel in a seated pose, holding a book, possibly "Phonica Sacra" by Johann Jacob Schrenckheeri, which is visible in the image. Pintz's use of detail in Pfeffel's clothing and the book he holds suggest the artist's emphasis on realism and the subject's scholarly interests. The engraving, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a striking example of portraiture from the 18th century, capturing the essence of a prominent intellectual figure.