Portret van Friedrich Hoffmann op 56-jarige leeftijd 1716

"Portret van Friedrich Hoffmann op 56-jarige leeftijd" is a 1716 engraving by Johann Georg Mentzel depicting the German physician and chemist Friedrich Hoffmann. The work shows a close-up portrait of Hoffmann, whose face is illuminated, framed by a large, curly wig. The composition is simple, with the subject placed prominently within an oval. The artist's use of hatching and stippling creates a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the subject’s prominent features. This small etching, measuring just 145mm by 97mm, offers a detailed glimpse into the appearance of a significant figure in the history of medicine.