Portret van Georg Hjersing Høst op 45-jarige leeftijd 1779

"Portret van Georg Hjersing Høst op 45-jarige leeftijd" is an engraving by Meno Haas, created in 1779. The artwork portrays Georg Hjersing Høst, a Danish lawyer and politician, in a formal portrait setting. Høst is depicted in a three-quarter profile, looking directly at the viewer, and wearing an elaborate wig and coat. The engraving is framed in a decorative oval and includes a Latin inscription below the portrait, highlighting Høst's achievements. This engraving is an excellent example of 18th-century portraiture, a style emphasizing realism and social standing through meticulous details and a formal composition.