Portret van Samuel Schmid 1711
johanngeorgbeck
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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traditional media
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retro 'vintage design
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personal sketchbook
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pencil work
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cartoon carciture
"Portret van Samuel Schmid," a 1711 etching by Johann Georg Beck, depicts Samuel Schmid, a rector of the University of Quedlinburg. The portrait is framed within an oval and surrounded by symbolic imagery. A garland of medallions appears on the left, while the background features a garden with a fountain and a classical structure. The inclusion of these elements suggests the high status and intellectual pursuits of the subject. This print highlights the importance of portraits as a means of celebrating individuals and their contributions to society in the early 18th century.
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