Portret van Hieronymus Brückner (II) 1705

Johann Georg Mentzel's "Portret van Hieronymus Brückner (II)" is an engraved portrait of Hieronymus Brückner, created in 1705. The etching, measuring 174 mm by 137 mm, portrays Brückner in a bust-length composition within an oval frame. Brückner is depicted wearing a long, curly wig and a dark robe, adorned with a medallion. The inscription below identifies Brückner as a jurist and council member, highlighting his significant position within the Saxon-Gotha court. This detailed portrait captures Brückner's identity and status within the social hierarchy of his time.