Portret van Hans Ernst, Freiherr von Metzsch 1710 - 1733

This engraving by Martin Bernigeroth, dated between 1710 and 1733, depicts Hans Ernst, Freiherr von Metzsch, a German nobleman. The portrait, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a classic example of the baroque portrait genre, using an oval frame and decorative scrolls to highlight the sitter's importance. The detailed inscription below provides information about the subject's life, lineage and titles.