Portret van Johann Avenarius 1723 - 1763

"Portret van Johann Avenarius" is an etching by Johann Benjamin Brühl, created between 1723 and 1763. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Johann Avenarius, a pastor and superintendent, in an oval frame. The engraving depicts Avenarius with a solemn expression, wearing a wig and a clerical robe. The text below the portrait praises Avenarius's talents and intellect, highlighting his writing and religious work. This intricate detail underscores the significance of this portrait as a historical record of a prominent figure in 18th-century German society.