Portret van Johann Friedrich Schmid 1588 - 1637

Jacob van der Heyden's engraving, "Portret van Johann Friedrich Schmid," created between 1588 and 1637, depicts a portrait of Johann Friedrich Schmid in an oval frame, surrounded by elaborate ornamentation. Schmid, a prominent figure, appears with a stern expression while holding a book and a piece of paper in his hands. The engraving is executed in the Baroque style, with its intricate details and emphasis on the dramatic portrayal of the subject, making it a compelling example of Dutch Renaissance art.