Portret van Karl Gottlieb Bretschneider c. 1829 - 1840

This engraved portrait of Karl Gottlieb Bretschneider was created by Johann Georg Nordheim sometime between 1829 and 1840. The image captures Bretschneider, a German theologian and scholar, in a formal pose, his face rendered with realistic detail. Nordheim, a prominent German engraver, was known for his precise and nuanced portraits. This small print, measuring just 183 mm by 155 mm, exemplifies the skillful detail and delicate lines of 19th-century engraving, offering viewers a glimpse into the life of a notable figure from that era.