Portret van Conrad Fürleger by Thomas Hirschmann

Portret van Conrad Fürleger 1679

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pencil drawn

aged paper

light pencil work

photo restoration

pencil sketch

old engraving style

traditional media

personal sketchbook

limited contrast and shading

pencil work

This 1679 engraving by Thomas Hirschmann (1611-1730) depicts Conrad Fürleger, a singer in the city of Krieg, Germany. The portrait shows Fürleger standing in an elaborate costume with a tall hat and a cloak. He holds a rod in his right hand and a sword at his side. The image is a fine example of German Renaissance portraiture, emphasizing the sitter's status and social standing.