Portret van Eginhard 1821

"Portret van Eginhard" is a portrait of Eginhard, a Frankish historian and biographer, created by Friedrich Fleischmann in 1821. This small-scale engraving, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Eginhard standing in an architectural setting. Eginhard, known for his work "Vita Karoli Magni" (Life of Charlemagne), is shown wearing a long cloak and holding a book, likely a reference to his scholarly contributions. The use of precise lines and shading in the engraving, characteristic of the Neoclassical style, creates a sense of realism and attention to detail, reflecting the historical and biographical importance of the subject.