Portret van Samuel Urlsperger 1723 - 1737

Bernhard Vogel's 1723-1737 engraving "Portret van Samuel Urlsperger" is a portrait of the German Lutheran minister Samuel Urlsperger. The portrait depicts Urlsperger in a contemplative pose, seated at a desk and writing in a book. A crucifix and a skull are also included in the composition. This artwork is a fine example of 18th-century portraiture, and its use of symbolism emphasizes Urlsperger's commitment to his faith.