Charles Bonnet 1779

This 1779 engraving by J.F. Clemens, titled "Charles Bonnet," depicts the Swiss naturalist and philosopher in profile. Clemens uses detailed hatching to depict Bonnet's powdered wig, elaborate clothing, and even the texture of his skin, creating a lifelike portrait of the prominent Enlightenment figure. Displayed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, the artwork is a fine example of 18th-century portraiture, showcasing the precision and detail of the era's artistic practices.