Portret van Rudolf van Cham 1731 - 1788

This etching, “Portret van Rudolf van Cham,” by Sebastian Walch, was created between 1731 and 1788. It depicts Rudolph van Cham, who is identified as a Consul of the Republic of Tigur, in 1484. The etching is presented as a portrait within a window frame. The subject appears to be an older man wearing a black cap with a white feather and a dark embroidered jacket. The etching is a classic example of portraiture, depicting a historical figure, and highlighting his status and achievements through the inscription at the bottom of the etching.