Portret van Daniel Christoph Klee 1775
johannchristiangottfriedfritzsch
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photo of handprinted image
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yellowing
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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yellowing background
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photo restoration
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ink paper printed
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white palette
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tonal art
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remaining negative space
"Portret van Daniel Christoph Klee" is an engraving created by Johann Christian Gottfried Fritzsch in 1775. The work depicts Daniel Christoph Klee, a prominent figure in the church, in a portrait format. The engraved image shows Klee in a formal pose, wearing a black gown and a white wig. This artwork exemplifies the popularity of engraved portraits during the 18th century, a time when portraiture served as a means of celebrating individuals and preserving their likeness for posterity. The engraving, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Fritzsch's skill in capturing detail and rendering a realistic likeness of his subject.
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