Portret van Johann Jacob Bodmer 1759 - 1815

This engraving, "Portret van Johann Jacob Bodmer," by Swiss artist Heinrich Pfenninger, was created between 1759 and 1815. It depicts Bodmer, a Swiss writer and critic, in profile within an oval frame. The artwork is a small-scale, intimate portrait, measuring only 125 mm high by 87 mm wide. Pfenninger, a renowned portrait artist, effectively captures Bodmer's likeness, showcasing the subject's distinctive features, including his prominent nose and powdered wig. This engraved portrait, a testament to Pfenninger's skill, highlights the importance of Bodmer in Swiss cultural history.