Portret van David Harsdörffer 1669

This 1669 engraving by Johann Friedrich Leonard depicts David Harsdörffer, a German poet and writer. The portrait, executed in a detailed and realistic style, portrays Harsdörffer in a dignified pose, wearing a richly adorned fur collar and a ruff. The inscription below the oval frame provides biographical information about Harsdörffer, including his birth and death dates. This artwork serves as a valuable historical document, capturing the likeness of an influential figure in German literature.