Portret van Georg Rudolph von Lüttichau 1667 - 1709

This etching by Johann Christoph Boecklin from 1667-1709 depicts Georg Rudolph von Lüttichau, a prominent figure in 17th century Germany. The portrait is a classic example of Baroque style, with its elaborate framing and detailed inscription highlighting the subject's importance. The inscription reads: "The well-born Mr. Georg Rudolph von Lüttichau, on Stairchik, Noschkowis, Voigtshavn, Kattuits etc., Royal Maj in Bohlen and Zhursurili, through the Grace of Saxony, High Electoral Lamimer, the Lord of the Main and Ober Kriegs Commissarius". The ornate frame and inscription combined with the subject's stern countenance emphasize the subject's status and power. The artwork, currently held at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the detailed and decorative approach of portraiture during the Baroque era.