Portret van Christophorus Wittichius 1677 - 1686

"Portret van Christophorus Wittichius" (1677-1686) is a portrait etching by Anthony van Zijlvelt, a Dutch artist born in 1643. The etching depicts the theologian Christophorus Wittichius, wearing the traditional academic garb of the time. The intricate details of the clothing and the subject's posture create a sense of gravitas and authority, emphasizing his intellectual prowess. Van Zijlvelt's masterful use of light and shadow adds depth and realism to the portrait, capturing the subject's likeness with precision.