Portret van Balthasar Kindermann 1656 - 1676

"Portret van Balthasar Kindermann" is an engraving by Johann-Baptist Paravicini, dating from between 1656 and 1676. The portrait depicts Balthasar Kindermann, a German poet, in a bust-length pose within a decorative oval frame. The engraving features intricate details, including Kindermann's flowing hair and elaborate clothing, as well as the inscription below which includes a biographical verse. The image, printed in black and white, captures a sense of formality and reverence associated with portraiture during the Baroque period, when the use of engravings for portraits gained popularity.