Portret van Heinrich Friedrich von Delius 1791

This 1791 engraving by Christoph-Wilhelm Bock is a portrait of Heinrich Friedrich von Delius, a prominent figure in 18th-century German society. The portrait, housed in the Rijksmuseum, shows Delius in profile, rendered in a classic, realist style. It is a small, intimate work, highlighting the sitter's countenance and providing a glimpse into the subject's life and times. The engraved text beneath the portrait provides details about Delius' birth and death dates, further enriching the historical context of this fine artwork.