Bildnis des Frankfurter Ratsherrn Philipp Wilhelm von Günterode 

"Bildnis des Frankfurter Ratsherrn Philipp Wilhelm von Günterode" is a portrait of Philipp Wilhelm von Günterode, a Frankfurt city councilman, created by Johann Matthäus von Merian. The portrait, housed in the Städel Museum, captures Günterode in a close-up, emphasizing his face and the elaborate wig of the period. The artist uses soft tones to depict the sitter's features, creating a sense of realism and revealing the individual behind the official title. The work is an example of Baroque portraiture, highlighting the individual within a society.