Portret van William Robertson 1752 - 1803

"Portret van William Robertson" is an engraving by Christian Gottlieb Geyser, created between 1752 and 1803. The portrait depicts William Robertson, a Scottish historian and minister, in a formal pose with a white wig and a clerical collar. The portrait is framed by an oval, with the inscription "M. ROBERTSON" around it. The image includes a branch of foliage, books, and a trumpet at the bottom, symbolizing Robertson’s intellectual pursuits. The work, now located in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of 18th-century portraiture, emphasizing the sitter's status and intellectual achievements.