Portret van Johann Vogt op 40-jarige leeftijd 1735

This 1735 engraving by Christian Fritzsch depicts Johann Vogt, a pastor from Bremen. The portrait features a realistic and detailed depiction of Vogt's face and the folds of his clothing. The image highlights Vogt’s profession with its inscription, showing him holding a book and wearing a robe typical of a minister. The engraving is a small, intimate portrait, with the artist focusing on the sitter's likeness and his role in the church. It is a fine example of 18th-century portraiture, showcasing the technical skill of the engraver and the importance of religious figures in society at the time.