Portret van Philipp Knipschild 1648 - 1663

"Portret van Philipp Knipschild" is an engraving by Johann Pfann, created between 1648 and 1663. The portrait depicts Philipp Knipschild, a prominent figure in the 17th century, in a detailed and realistic manner. Pfann's masterful use of line and shadow brings out the subject's character and age, and the inscription surrounding the oval portrait provides biographical and symbolic information. The engraving is a fine example of portraiture in the Baroque period, characterized by its attention to detail and the inclusion of symbolic elements.