Portret van Ernst Gottfried Baldinger 1775 - 1834

"Portret van Ernst Gottfried Baldinger" is a portrait engraving by Konrad Westermayr, created between 1775 and 1834 and now in the Rijksmuseum. It depicts Ernst Gottfried Baldinger, a Hessian Privy Councilor and a professor of medicine in a profile view. The engraving is notable for its detailed rendering of Baldinger’s features and attire, a testament to Westermayr's skill as a portraitist. The inscription beneath the portrait, written in German, identifies the subject and his profession. The work is a prime example of 18th-century portrait engraving, reflecting the artistic trends of the time.