Portret van Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz 1775 - 1840

This engraving by Ernst Ludwig Riepenhausen, created between 1775 and 1840, depicts the German polymath Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. The portrait shows Leibniz in a close-up view, capturing his features and attire. The image emphasizes his intellectual prowess, a testament to his contributions to philosophy, mathematics, and logic. Riepenhausen's precise and detailed style effectively portrays Leibniz's contemplative gaze and serious demeanor. The print is a valuable visual representation of a prominent figure in the history of science and thought.