Portret van Johann Gottlob Hartmann 1687 - 1743

This etching, "Portret van Johann Gottlob Hartmann," was created by Johann Georg Mentzel between 1687 and 1743. The portrait depicts Johann Gottlob Hartmann, a German Lutheran theologian, within a decorative oval frame surrounded by drapery. The artist's signature and the subject's name are visible on the piece, with a small inscription below Hartmann’s name. Mentzel captures a sense of formality and intellectual depth through the sitter's pose and his attire, including a long, curled wig, a white cravat, and a long, dark robe. The detail and skillful use of shading create a sense of realism in this 18th-century artwork.