Portret van Johann Otto von Hellwig 1700 - 1749

"Portret van Johann Otto von Hellwig" is an etching created by Jakob Petrus sometime between 1700 and 1749. The print depicts a portrait of Johann Otto von Hellwig in profile, within a decorative oval frame. The subject is shown with a long wig and wearing armor and a robe. The inscription below the image provides information about Hellwig's life and accomplishments. Etchings are a type of printmaking where an image is incised into a metal plate, usually copper, using a sharp tool called a burin. The plate is then inked and wiped, and the image is transferred to paper through pressure. Etchings were a popular form of portraiture in the 17th and 18th centuries.