Portret van Christoph Richter 1632 - 1699

This engraving by Cornelis Nicolaus Schurtz, dating from 1632-1699, is a portrait of Christoph Richter, a German jurist and historian. The image depicts Richter in an oval frame, wearing a fur-trimmed robe, sitting at a table. The inscription around the portrait provides his birth and death dates. This engraved portrait, part of a series of portraits of important individuals, offers a glimpse into 17th-century portraiture, highlighting the importance of biographical details and visual representation of prominent figures.