Portretmedaillon in marmer van Johannes Christoffer Mittscherlich 1785

This marble portrait medallion, created in 1785 by Dutch sculptor Christoffel Mittscherlich (1740-1793), depicts Johannes Christoffer Mittscherlich as a young child. The relief sculpture is framed in an ornate gold frame and is a testament to Mittscherlich's skill in capturing the delicate features of a child in the neoclassical style, popular during the late 18th century. This small-scale work, measuring only 10cm in height, is an example of the intimate portraiture favored during this period.