Portraits of Notable Men

Engravings of distinguished men from the past, often adorned with elaborate hairstyles and clothing, reflecting the fashion and culture of their era.

Portrait of poet Cornelis Sweerts., Portrait of Cornelis Sweerts, print maker: Jacob Houbraken, (mentioned on object), after: Adriaen Foly, (mentioned on object), Philip Zweerts, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1725, paper, etching, engraving, h 150 mm × w 100 mm

Giovanni Marco Pitteri, Portrait of Giovanni Bettino Cignaroli, 1771, engraving on laid paper.

Portrait of Henning Meyer De Meycron, Cornelis Martinus Vermeulen, After Hyacinthe Rigaud, 1691 - 1707 print Portrait of the Danish diplomat Henning Meyer De Meycron. Antwerp paper engraving / etching

Mascov, Johann Jacob.

Portrait of François Valentijn, Jacob Houbraken, After A. Houbraken, After Arnold Boonen, 1724 print Portrait of the historian and pastor François Valentijn at the age of 38, in an oval medallion, which is held by Minerva (science) and the faith (wife with church building and pigeon on her head). The portrait is surrounded by Eastern figures and books that refer to his travels to Asia and the works he wrote about this. Under the show the name and data of the portrayed person in two lines in Latin. Among them two columns of four lines each with a verse in Latin Dordrecht paper engraving / etching Minerva as patroness. Asiatic races and peoples

Gundling, Nicolaus Hieronymus .

Portrait of Willem Karel Hendrik Friso van Oranje -Nassau, 1734 - 1747 print Portrait of William IV. A commandostaf in his left hand. In the middle of his weapon with a crown, decorated with the garter and the motto of the order of the garter. In the lower margin there are name and titles in French. paper engraving knighthood order (GARTER) - insignia of a knighthood order, e.g.: badge, chain. historical persons

Portrait of Willem Ernst van Saksen-Weimar, Martin Berbigeroth, 1683 - 1733 print Leipzig paper engraving historical persons. armour. mantle, gown, dress (symbol of sovereignty)

Portrait of Jean de la Bruyère; Tile page for: La Bruyère, Jean de. The Characters of Theophrastian and Heather, With Notes by Mr. Coste, 1765 ..

Portrait of Willem IV, Prince of Orange-Nassau. Portrait of Willem IV. In his right hand a command. In the middle of its weapon with a crown and two lions, decorated with the garter and the motto of the garter of the garter. Five lines of French text in the underwear.

Self -portrait of Jacob de Wit, Jacob de Wit, 1705 - 1754 drawing paper. chalk brush portrait, self-portrait of artist. portrait, self-portrait of draughtsman. portrait, self-portrait of graphic artist. historical persons

Matthias Buchinger, a phocomelic man. Etching by G. Scott, 1804.

JUAN PABLO FORNER SEGARRA (1756/1797) - ERUDITO Y CRITICO DE LA ILUSTRACION ESPAÑOLA.

Barth, Gottfried.

Scheurl von Defersdorf, Gabriel.

Alberti, Michael Stecher: Sysang, Johann Christoph

Portrait of Carel Borchaert Voet. The Still Lifier Carel Borchaert base is in a window. In his hand he has a panel, on which various plants, and a roll of paper. In the background and easel.

Borkowski, Albert .

Portret van Jules Hardouin -Mansart, Gerard Edelinck, after Hyacinthe Rigaud, 1666 - 1707 print The French architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart (1646-1708), depicted sitting in chair, with a drapery and a pillar in the background. At the bottom of a weapon and three lines of text in Latin. print maker: Parisafter painting by: France paper engraving

Popp, Leonhard.

Portrait of Ehrenfried Durr, Martin Bernigeroth, 1680 - 1733 print Leipzig paper engraving historical persons. book. bookshelves

Portrait van Johann Heinrich Linck, Georg Martin Preissler, after Johann Leonhard Hirschmann, 1728 print paper engraving historical persons. armorial bearing, heraldry. other non-personal regalia, e.g. mayor chain

Portrait of Herman Venema, Jacob Houbraken, After Bernardus Accama (I), 1767 print Portrait Ten Halven Left from Herman Venema in an architectural, window -shaped frame. Under the windowsill a plaque on which his name and data in three lines in Latin and two columns of six lines each with a verse in Latin. Leeuwarden paper engraving / etching

Portrait of Carl Gottfried Engelschall

Portrait of Cornelis Troost, Jacob Houbraken, After Cornelis Troost, 1760 - 1780 print Portrait to the left of the painter Cornelis Troost. The painting with its portrait stands on an easel on a landing and is surrounded by the attributes of painting and engraving art. Under the donkey are the palette and brushes, a sculpted head, drawing markers, books and drawings. On the left is the painter's stick, on which a laurel wreath hangs. Behind it a painting in frame. In the background a glimpse to a landscape. Under the performance the name and data of the portrayed person in three lines in Dutch. Amsterdam paper engraving / etching portrait, self-portrait of painter. tools, implements of painter

Vivien, Joseph.

Fichtner, Johann Georg Stecher: Kilian, Wolfgang Philipp

Stetten, John of.

Johann Adam Hoege, physician of Brandenburg, in his library with medical books and a human skeleton behind him. Engraving.

Portrait of an unknown Amsterdam magistrate. Draughtsman: Jan Wandelaar. Dating: 1758. Measurements: h 249 mm × w 224 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

Ricci, Sebastiano.

Dussen, Bruno van der.

Stomach, Benjamin.

PortraT van Christian Weinisch, Johann Jacob Haid, after Willhelm Seidel, 1755 - 1767 print With caption in Latin. Augsburg paper etching historical persons. bookshelves. writing tools

ISAAC WATTS

Wolfgangus Christopher Winckler Mohrenfels, the Hemhofen, Buch, Zeckern etc, May, The actual counselor and eminent , Ratsherr Wolfgang Christoph Winckler von Mohrenfels, Johann Wilhelm Windter -, Copper Engraver

Ebel, Heinrich Christoph.

Barth, Gottfried.

PortraT van Christian von Münch, Gustav Andreas Wolfgang (1692-1775), after Johann Jacob Haid, 1757 - 1775 print Augsburg paper engraving / etching historical persons

Taylor, John .

Iacobi Theodori Klein Historiæ piscium naturalis Gedani i.e. Gdansk Litteris Schreiberianis 1740-49 ichthyology identification fishes classification works before 1800, The image features a detailed depiction of a historical figure, identified as Jacobus Theodorus Klein. He stands elegantly posed, wearing an ornate coat that reflects the fashion of his era. His expression is contemplative, conveying an air of intellect and authority. In one hand, he holds a cup, possibly symbolizing education or scholarly pursuits, while the other rests on a table. Behind him, a grand bookshelf filled with books underscores his scholarly background. An inscription at the bottom provides his name and suggests his connection to the Royal Society of Sciences, along with a date that indicates the year of this portrayal. The overall composition captures the essence of enlightenment and the pursuit of knowledge during his lifetime.

Gascoyne, Crisp .

Bailey, Nathan .

Portrait of Louis François Anne de Neufville, Duc de Villeroy, Johann Martin Berbigeroth, 1745 print Leipzig paper engraving historical persons

Roediger, Franz Ludwig .

Gennari, Benedict.

Gibbons, Grinling .

Print, Portrait of Gerard Dow; Italy; engraving on paper; 29.1 × 19.7 cm (11 7/16 × 7 3/4 in.); 1896-31-73

White, Bernhard Friedrich.

Michaelis, Johann Stecher: Dürr, Johannesigner: Dürr, John

Portraits of Cornelis de Bruyn, Theodorus Netscher and Bonaventura van Overbeek.

Francesco Polazzo; Monaco, Pietro (1710-Post 1775), Nazzari, Bartolomeo (1699-1758); 1787 (1787-00-00-1787-00-00);

. The portraits of artists Jacob Appel and Dirk Dalsens are shown on a piece of paper that is punctured against the wall. The drawing of print maker and draftsman Jan Hiker is held by a putto. The portraits are numbered and the numbers correspond to the names underneath. Center above: E.

Johannes Gessner. Mezzotint by J. J. Haid after R. Dällicker.

Arnst, Fried.

Pieter Tanje after Jan Maurits Quinkhard, Jan Maurits Quinkhard, 1741 Jan Maurits Quinkhard

Portrait of Iohan's Iacob Bertram

Pellegrini, Giovanni Antonio.

Pierre Clément DAffincourt (1652-1704). Artist: Jean Audran, French, 1667-1756

Gaspare Diziani; Monaco, Pietro (1710-Post 1775), Rusca, Carlo Francesco (1696-1769); 1787 (1787-00-00-1787-00-00);

Portrait of a man (ArcolanoArmafodrito). Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar, Bohemian, 1607-1677

Portraits of Caspar Nurscher, Gerrit and Job Berckheyde. Design for a print.

Fireple, Jakob Wilhelm.

Portrait of Georg Ernst Stahl, Martin Bernigeroth, 1726 print Leipzig paper engraving historical persons

Portrait of Willem de Groot, Johann Franck, 1669 print With praise in Latin. Jena paper engraving historical persons

Beck, David .

Mariette Portrait, Pesne, Antoine

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