Portret van Gustavus Herdman op 75-jarige leeftijd 1759

This 1759 engraving by Christian Fritzsch, titled "Portret van Gustavus Herdman op 75-jarige leeftijd," depicts Gustavus Herdman, a prominent theologian, at the age of 75. The portrait is rendered in a formal and realistic style, capturing the sitter's features and the somber solemnity of his profession. The inscription surrounding Herdman's oval portrait identifies him as a Doctor of Theology and Professor in Glanshammer. The artwork highlights Herdman's importance as a respected intellectual figure in 18th-century Dutch society. It is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offering insight into the art of portraiture and the lives of notable figures during this period.