Portret van Johann Georg Schubart 1711 - 1733

Martin Bernigeroth created this portrait of Johann Georg Schubart, using etching and engraving techniques. Consider the cultural value placed on representing status and intellect during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Schubart, identified as counselor and chamber procurator, is depicted within an ornate, oval frame. His elaborate wig and formal attire speak to the rigid social hierarchies of the time, where appearance was crucial for conveying power and authority. Bernigeroth's skillful rendering captures the textures of fabric and hair. The gaze of the subject exudes an air of confidence. The Latin inscription, a standard convention for formal portraiture of the period, reinforces Schubart’s identity as a man of importance and education. The portrait serves not only as a record of Schubart's existence but also as an artifact that embodies the values of a society deeply invested in perpetuating social and political hierarchies.