Portret van Samuel von Pufendorf 1697

Samuel Blesendorf's 1697 engraving, "Portret van Samuel von Pufendorf," depicts the German jurist Samuel von Pufendorf in a formal portrait. The engraving is framed by a laurel wreath and a scroll, creating a decorative and ceremonial effect, and includes Pufendorf’s coat of arms at the bottom of the image, which denotes his status and significance as a respected figure. This work of art is an example of the "portrait engraving" genre, which became a popular form of art in the 17th century.