Portret van Thomas Mermann von Schönberg 1589 - 1595

"Portret van Thomas Mermann von Schönberg" is an engraving by Johann Sadeler I, a Flemish artist, created between 1589 and 1595. This small-scale print, measuring 141 mm in height and 87 mm in width, depicts Thomas Mermann von Schönberg, a councilor and physician to the Duke of Bavaria. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Sadeler's mastery of detail, evident in the fine lines and textures used to render the sitter's face, beard, and clothing. The engraving is an example of Renaissance portraiture, capturing the sitter's likeness and social status with precision.