Portret van Bernhard de Fontenelle by Martin Bernigeroth

Portret van Bernhard de Fontenelle 1726

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light pencil work

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old engraving style

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This etching, created in 1726 by Martin Bernigeroth, is a portrait of the French author and scientist Bernard de Fontenelle. The image is a close-up of Fontenelle's face, emphasizing his prominent nose and thoughtful expression. The artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This piece, characteristic of the Baroque era, demonstrates Bernigeroth's mastery of portraiture and the engraving techniques popular in the 18th century. "Portret van Bernhard de Fontenelle" is a significant work within the history of Dutch art and offers a glimpse into the lives and works of prominent figures of the period.

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