Portret van Johann Bernhard von Knöringen by Elias Widemann

Portret van Johann Bernhard von Knöringen 1645

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pencil drawn

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aged paper

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toned paper

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photo restoration

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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old-timey

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19th century

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This engraving by Elias Widemann, titled *Portret van Johann Bernhard von Knöringen* (1645), depicts a portrait of Johann Bernhard von Knöringen in an oval frame. The engraving features a detailed depiction of von Knöringen’s face and clothing, including a lace collar and a decorative flower on his chest. The inscription around the frame identifies the subject and includes the Latin phrase "Caesar regat omnia terris" (Let Caesar rule over all the earth). This artwork is a prime example of portraiture from the 17th century, and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

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