Portret van Johannes Schwend 1665 - 1712

"Portret van Johannes Schwend" is an etching by Johannes (II) Meyer from 1665-1712. It depicts Johannes Schwend, a Swiss nobleman, in an oval frame. He is shown in a formal portrait pose, wearing a fur-trimmed robe and a turban. His right hand rests on a shield bearing his coat of arms, which is visible at the bottom of the composition. The etching is a fine example of 17th-century portraiture, reflecting the detailed and realistic style of the period. The inscription below the image describes Schwend's role as a consul of the Republic of Tigurina and provides a Latin poem about his life and accomplishments.