Portret van Justus Jacob Preu 1733 - 1737

Bernhard Vogel’s *Portret van Justus Jacob Preu* is an engraving depicting the titular Justus Jacob Preu in a three-quarter length pose. The subject is dressed in a fashionable suit and a long wig, a typical representation of a wealthy man of the time. The background features a building, possibly a residence or a public building, with the sky above the building filled with clouds, implying a sense of depth and scale. This artwork is a significant piece of portraiture from the early 18th century, highlighting Vogel’s artistic skills in engraving and capturing the likeness of his subject in detail. The engraving is a testament to the artistic expression and social documentation of the period.