Portret van Anton Raphael Mengs 1780

This 1780 engraving by Heinrich Guttenberg is a portrait of Anton Raphael Mengs, a prominent German painter of the Neoclassical era. The artwork depicts Mengs in profile, his head and shoulders emerging from a circular frame. The inscription on the stone behind him reads "R. Mengs," identifying the subject. This piece, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases the style of the time with its simple composition and focus on the individual, celebrating Mengs's contribution to the art world.