Portret van August Pfeiffer 1665 - 1721

This is an etching by Christian Romstet from the 17th century depicting a bust portrait of the theologian Augustus Pfeiffer. The sitter is shown in a dark, somber tone, wearing a black cassock with a white lace collar, and his right hand rests on an open book. This etching is a prime example of the portraiture style of the Baroque era. It is characterized by its detailed attention to the sitter's features and clothing, as well as by the use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and realism. The Latin inscriptions below the image provide biographical information about the subject, including his title as "Doctor of Theology."