Portret van Johann Erhard Kapp 1735

This etching, titled "Portret van Johann Erhard Kapp", was created in 1735 by Johann Martin Bernigeroth. The artwork is a portrait of Johann Erhard Kapp, a prominent figure in the field of rhetoric who held the title of Eloquentia Professor Publicus at the University of Leipzig. The image, featuring a bust-length portrait of Kapp, is framed within an oval and sits atop a pedestal with ornate detailing. The etching captures Kapp's likeness with detailed rendering of his facial features, attire, and the texture of his hair and clothing. It is housed at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and measures 159 mm in height and 97 mm in width. This work is a fine example of portraiture in 18th-century European art, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the likeness of a significant figure.