Doodsportret van Adam Seyfried Gall von Gallenstein 1669 - 1672

This etching by Matthias van Sommer is a portrait of Adam Seyfried Gall von Gallenstein, titled *Doodsportret van Adam Seyfried Gall von Gallenstein*. Dated 1669 - 1672, it depicts the deceased Gall von Gallenstein lying in a coffin, with a text and coat of arms below. Two cherubs on either side, one holding a skull and the other a heart, represent the themes of mortality and eternal life. The etching style, and inscription in German, are characteristic of 17th century Dutch art. The image's small size reflects the common practice of producing prints for personal devotion or remembrance.