Portret van Friedrich Wagner op 65-jarige leeftijd 1757

"Portret van Friedrich Wagner op 65-jarige leeftijd" is an etching by Christian Fritzsch, created in 1757. This portrait shows Friedrich Wagner, a pastor and senior member of the Michael Church, Hamburg, at 65 years old. The artwork depicts Wagner in a formal setting, with a large white collar and a gown. Wagner's left hand rests on his chest, and his right hand holds a book, likely a symbol of his scholarly work. The image is framed and placed within a room, with a bookshelf and a curtain visible in the background. Fritzsch's use of etching allows for detailed rendering of the subject's features and clothing, making this a striking example of portraiture from the 18th century. The work, currently held at the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the life and work of a prominent figure in Hamburg's history.