Portret van Joseph Adam von Taufkirch auf Guttenberg by Joseph Anton Zimmermann

Portret van Joseph Adam von Taufkirch auf Guttenberg 1715 - 1797

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pencil drawn

light pencil work

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pencil drawing

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

This etching, "Portret van Joseph Adam von Taufkirch auf Guttenberg," created by Joseph Anton Zimmermann between 1715 and 1797, depicts Joseph Adam von Taufkirch, a high-ranking official in the Holy Roman Empire, in a formal portrait. The detail of the armor and the ornate frame evoke the power and status of the subject. The image is framed by a scroll with a detailed inscription in German, and a coat of arms is prominently displayed. This print is a prime example of the portraiture that was popular in the 18th century.