Portret van Christian Friedrich Michaelis by Christoph-Wilhelm Bock

Portret van Christian Friedrich Michaelis c. 1765 - 1780

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

pale palette

ink paper printed

light coloured

white palette

tonal art

watercolor

"Portret van Christian Friedrich Michaelis" is an engraving by Christoph-Wilhelm Bock, created between 1765 and 1780. The work depicts Christian Friedrich Michaelis in profile, wearing a powdered wig and a dark coat. The portrait is framed by an oval shape, creating a classic and timeless composition. The engraving is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Bock's delicate lines and meticulous detail capture the subject's likeness in a striking manner, creating a visual representation of a prominent figure of the 18th century.