Portret van Damian Hugo Philipp, graaf van Schönborn en Reichelsberg 1701 - 1759

This print portrays Damian Hugo Philipp, Count of Schönborn and Reichelsberg, and was made by Georg Daniel Heumann in the 18th century. The intaglio printmaking technique required Heumann to skillfully etch lines into a metal plate, capturing the Count’s likeness with precision. The method itself speaks volumes about the social context. Printmaking allowed for the mass production of images, which was crucial for disseminating information and propaganda during this period. The very act of creating an engraved portrait emphasizes the Count's status, illustrating the hierarchies of power and representation in 18th-century society. It also underscores the labor involved; each print required careful inking and pressing, a process often done by skilled artisans. This print invites us to consider how artistic processes are deeply intertwined with social, economic, and political structures, blurring the lines between craft and fine art.