Grafmonument met portret van Georg Jacob Schrazenstaller 1795

This engraving by Christoph Friedrich Theodosius von Schad, created in 1795, is a memorial portrait of Georg Jacob Schrazenstaller. The image is composed of a classical urn atop a pedestal, flanked by two cherubs. A framed portrait of the deceased, in profile, occupies the central space. This work exemplifies the neoclassical style, a trend prominent in European art during the late 18th century. Schad, born in 1769, used the engraving to commemorate Schrazenstaller, likely a prominent figure in the Imperial Academy of Engravers. The image highlights the reverence for classical aesthetics and the significance placed on honoring individuals through the visual arts.