Portret van Matthias Benoni Hering 1757

This etching, "Portret van Matthias Benoni Hering," was created in 1757 by Christian Fritzsch. It portrays Matthias Benoni Hering, a nobleman from the German state of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Fritzsch uses a simple yet elegant composition to capture Hering’s dignified presence. Hering is dressed in formal attire and is presented as a man of power and authority. The etching is a good example of the portraiture style popular in the 18th century, with a focus on realism and detail. The etching is currently part of the Rijksmuseum's collection in Amsterdam.