Portret van Christoph Martin Wieland 1797

This 1797 engraving by Johann Friedrich Bause is a portrait of Christoph Martin Wieland, a prominent German writer and poet of the Enlightenment era. The engraving captures Wieland's likeness with detail, showing him in a formal pose, wearing a coat with a white cravat, and his hair styled in a powdered wig. Bause's use of shading and linework creates a sense of depth and realism in the portrait, highlighting Wieland's intelligent and thoughtful expression. This print is a valuable historical artifact that provides a glimpse into the life and work of a significant figure in German literature.