Portret van Daniel Preissler by Johann Alexander Böner

Portret van Daniel Preissler 1667

portrait

pencil drawn

photo of handprinted image

light pencil work

yellowing background

photo restoration

pencil sketch

old engraving style

pencil drawing

pencil work

tonal art

This engraving, titled "Portret van Daniel Preissler" was created by Johann Alexander Böner in 1667. The image depicts Daniel Preissler, a prominent figure, standing with a roll of paper in his hand, likely a legal document. The engraving highlights Preissler's status through his refined attire and posture, revealing a formal portrait intended to immortalize the subject. The engraving is currently held at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, showcasing the art of 17th-century portraiture.