Friedrich Gottlieb Berger c. 18th century

Editor: Here we have a drawing of Friedrich Gottlieb Berger by Johann Gottlieb Glume. It's quite small, only about 6 by 5 inches, and rendered with fine lines. What do you see in this portrait? Curator: This work, like many from the period, begs us to consider the power dynamics at play. Berger, captured in the act of writing, occupies a space of intellectual authority. Yet, who gets to define and record history? How does Glume's perspective shape our understanding of Berger, and of the era itself? Editor: That's a very interesting perspective. Thanks! Curator: The question of who holds the pen, both literally and figuratively, is always crucial. Food for thought.