Portret van Johann Friedrich von Karg, baron von Bebenberg 1709

This etching by Nicolaes van Haeften from 1709 depicts Johann Friedrich von Karg, baron von Bebenburg. The portrait is a bust-length image of the baron, wearing a long coat with a lace collar and a powdered wig. The engraving style is characteristic of 18th-century Dutch portraiture, with precise detail and a focus on realism. The inscription below the portrait identifies the subject's many titles and offices, including "Dominus in Kirchschletten" (Lord of Kirchschletten) and "Abbas Montis S. Michaelis" (Abbot of St. Michael's Mountain). The artwork is notable for its historical significance, showcasing the attire and societal position of a prominent figure of the time. This etching would have been created for dissemination and preservation of this individual's likeness and social standing.