Portrait of Adam Olearius, Librarian to the Court at Gottorp 1669

"Portrait of Adam Olearius, Librarian to the Court at Gottorp" is a 1669 oil painting by German artist Jürgen Ovens. The painting, now housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts Olearius, a renowned scholar and librarian, in a three-quarter view, with his long, flowing hair and a prominent mustache, capturing his intellectual stature. The dark background and simple composition emphasize the sitter's figure, drawing attention to his features and scholarly attire, typical of a portrait of an important figure from the 17th century.