Portret van Johann Jacob Schmidt 1723 - 1762

"Portret van Johann Jacob Schmidt" is an engraving by Johann Martin Bernigeroth dating between 1723 and 1762, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The engraving depicts Johann Jacob Schmidt, a pastor, in an oval frame, with a detailed inscription below. The artwork is an excellent example of 18th-century portraiture, highlighting the subject's status and character through careful rendering of clothing and facial features. Bernigeroth’s intricate style and detailed rendering are hallmarks of the Rococo era.