Portret van Christoph Wolle 1745

This etching, created in 1745 by Johann Martin Bernigeroth (1713-1767), is a portrait of Christoph Wolle. The image is of Wolle in a formal pose, wearing a robe and a large, ruffled collar. The engraving is framed and includes an inscription identifying the subject as a "brilliant scholar and archdeacon in St. Thomas in Leipzig." This portrait showcases Bernigeroth's skillful use of line and detail to capture the likeness of his subject, providing a glimpse into the life of a prominent individual from 18th-century Germany.