Portret van Adolf Gabriel Krauss 1805

This 1805 engraving by Christoph-Wilhelm Bock is a portrait of Adolf Gabriel Krauss, a German merchant and quartermaster. The artwork is a profile portrait of Krauss, likely commissioned to commemorate his life and career. The engraving is in the style of Neoclassicism, characterized by its precise lines and emphasis on realism. This small-scale work, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into the lives of prominent individuals during the early 19th century.