Portret van Johann Paul Reinhard 1778

This 1778 engraving by Johann Elias Haid depicts Johann Paul Reinhard, a German historian and Professor of History at the University of Erlangen. The portrait, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is executed in a realistic style typical of the 18th century, emphasizing Reinhard's scholarly countenance. The oval frame and inscription below enhance the formality and gravitas associated with academic portraiture, reflecting the esteem in which Reinhard was held in his time.