Portret van Eberhard von der Recke 1768 - 1817

This etching, "Portret van Eberhard von der Recke," created by Johann Heinrich Lips between 1768 and 1817, depicts Eberhard Christfried von der Recke in profile. The portrait is set within an oval frame, and the subject is shown wearing a powdered wig and a formal coat. The print's inscription provides information about von der Recke's role as the Minister of Justice in the State of Hesse. The artwork is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, and it provides a glimpse into the artistic practices and social hierarchy of 18th-century Europe.