Portret van Johann Georg Zuberbühler 1786

This engraving, "Portret van Johann Georg Zuberbühler" by Christian von Mechel, is a portrait of the Swiss physician Johann Georg Zuberbühler, who was born in 1760 and died in 1823. The portrait was created in 1786 and is an example of the meticulous detail and realism that characterized portraiture in the late 18th century. The engraved lines capture the subject’s likeness, including his powdered wig, formal clothing and serious expression. The image is framed within a decorative border, adding to its formal elegance. The inscription below provides biographical information about the subject. This artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.