Portret van Christian August Bertram Possibly 1805 - 1817

This engraved portrait of Christian August Bertram by Johann Friedrich Bolt depicts the subject in a bust-length composition. The image, part of a larger print, likely dates between 1805 and 1817. The portrait showcases Bertram in a formal, dignified pose with detailed rendering of his facial features and clothing. The inscription below provides biographical information, indicating Bertram's position as a Prussian Kriegsrath (war councilor) and "wakkern Literator" (vigorous writer). The portrait was likely commissioned as a memorial piece to commemorate Bertram, highlighting his accomplishments in both military and literary fields.