Portret van Carl Wilhelm Gaertner 1745

This 1745 engraving by Johann Martin Bernigeroth depicts Carl Wilhelm Gaertner, a German botanist and physician. The portrait shows Gaertner in a formal pose, wearing a patterned jacket and white cravat. The use of a simple, yet elegant, engraving technique helps to capture the essence of Gaertner's personality and the portrait offers a glimpse into the sartorial style of the 18th century. It is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.