Portret van Anna Dorothea Lange 1765

This is Johann Friedrich Bause's engraving titled "Portret van Anna Dorothea Lange". The print centers on a portrait bust, and the linear precision of the engraving shapes our perception. The composition is meticulously structured, staging the bust within an architectural niche, framed by a heavy curtain. Notice how the lines create depth. This is not just a picture, but an engagement with ideals. The gaze of the subject is direct. The inscription below invites contemplation of virtue and intellect. These elements work together to convey a sense of moral and intellectual character. This image embodies the Enlightenment values. The composition is designed not only to capture a likeness but to project an image of intellect and virtue.