Brustbild des Abgeordneten zur deutschen Nationalversammlung, Johann Adam von Itzstein, nach dem Original gezeichnet 1848

This 1848 charcoal drawing by Philipp Winterwerb depicts Johann Adam von Itzstein, a member of the German National Assembly. The portrait, housed at the Städel Museum, showcases Winterwerb's skill in capturing the likeness of his subject, emphasizing Itzstein's age and dignity through detailed rendering of his features. The composition focuses on Itzstein's head and shoulders, with the simple background drawing attention to the subject's presence. This portrait exemplifies the 19th-century interest in realistic portrayals of prominent figures.