Portret van Joseph Friedrich von Saksen-Hildburghausen 1712 - 1769

This engraving by Christian Fritzsch depicts Joseph Friedrich von Sachsen-Hildburghausen, a Duke of Saxe-Hildburghausen. The portrait, which is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, showcases the Duke in a formal pose, dressed in military attire, with a distinguished expression. Fritzsch, known for his engravings, captures the Duke's identity and status through precise detail and a refined rendering of his features. This piece offers insight into the visual representation of nobility in 18th-century Europe.