Portret van Christoph Ritter 1644

This 1644 engraving by Elias Widemann depicts Christoph Ritter, a prominent figure in 17th-century Dutch society, in an oval frame. The portrait showcases Ritter in a formal attire, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a richly textured cloak, highlighting his status and authority. This small-scale print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates the artistry of etching, a technique that uses an acid-resistant ground on a metal plate to create the image.