Portret van Johann Adam Steinmetz 1763

"Portret van Johann Adam Steinmetz" is an engraving by Johann David (I) Schleuen, created in 1763. The portrait depicts Johann Adam Steinmetz, a German theologian, with his hand raised, pointing upwards, as if gesturing towards a scene in the heavens. The image displays Steinmetz’s official clerical clothing, a large book, and his coat of arms at the bottom. The engraving is a fine example of 18th-century portraiture and is an important part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum. The engraving is an example of the Rococo style, which was popular in Europe during the 18th century.