Portret van Wilhelm von Rohdich by Eberhard Siegfried Henne

Portret van Wilhelm von Rohdich 1769 - 1796

photo of handprinted image

medal

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

photo restoration

old engraving style

retro 'vintage design

personal sketchbook

old-timey

ink colored

This engraved portrait of Friedrich Wilhelm von Rohdich, a Prussian general, was created by Eberhard Siegfried Henne between 1769 and 1796. The work depicts von Rohdich in a formal pose, with his chest adorned with medals, within a circular frame. The inscription below identifies him by rank and details his military accomplishments. This intimate portrait, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the tradition of honoring prominent figures through engraved portraits, a popular art form in the 18th century.