Portret van Johann Tobias Mühlberger 1702 - 1737

Andreas Matthäus Wolfgang created this portrait of Johann Tobias Mühlberger using etching. The piece captures Mühlberger, likely a man of the cloth given his attire, within an oval frame inscribed with Latin text detailing his birth and death. This work speaks to the intricate dance between identity and societal expectations in the 17th and 18th centuries. The portrait, with its formal presentation and inscribed frame, reflects the sitter's status and role within his community, while it also hints at the personal narrative of a life marked by faith and service. The use of Latin, the language of the church and the educated elite, situates Mühlberger within a specific cultural and intellectual context. This artwork preserves not just a likeness, but also something about the values and aspirations of its time.