Portret van Christian Friedel 1759 - 1800

"Portret van Christian Friedel" is an engraving by Johann Gottfried Seutter from the late 18th century, now housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a bust-length portrait of Christian Friedel, a merchant from Frankfurt, Germany. Seutter, a prolific engraver known for his portraits and maps, captures Friedel in a formal pose holding a quill pen and a book, emphasizing his scholarly and professional character. The intricate details of Friedel's clothing, the inscription, and the coat of arms below the portrait contribute to the overall sense of realism and formality characteristic of 18th-century portraiture.