Portret van August II de jongere, hertog van Braunschweig-Lüneburg 1726

This 1726 engraving by Johann Benjamin Brühl depicts August II, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, seated at a desk, writing. The portrait is a testament to Brühl’s skill in capturing the likeness of his subject. The detail in August’s facial features and the careful rendering of his clothing and surroundings are indicative of the artist’s expertise. This engraving provides a glimpse into the life of a 17th-century duke and highlights the importance of portraiture in documenting historical figures.