237 - J. BOLT (1769-1836), Ewald Friedrich von Hertzberg, Crayon manner

J. BOLT (1769-1836), Ewald Friedrich von Hertzberg, Crayon manner Johann Friedrich Bolt (1769 Berlin - 1836 ibid.): Portrait of Ewald Friedrich von Hertzberg (1725 Lottin bei Ratzebuhr - 1795 Berlin), Prussian statesman, oval bust in three-quarter profile to the left, 18th century, Crayon manner Technique: Crayon manner on Paper Inscription: Signed on the left and right below the depiction and inscribed with the sitter's name. Sheet comes from the Rosenthal Collection - Munich/Hilversum Date: 18th century Description: The Minister of State Hertzberg is considered a representative of the Enlightenment. In his famous speeches delivered at the commemorative days of the Prussian Academy of Sciences in 1780 and 1793, he characterised the Prussian monarchy as a 'state of reason' in which civil liberty was secured in the best possible way under the rule of law. Keywords: 18th century, Baroque, Portraits, Germany, Size: Paper: 10,5 cm x 7,0 cm (4,1 x 2,8 in), Depiction: 6,8 cm x 5,4 cm (2,7 x 2,1 in) Condition: Good condition. The paper has discoloured slightly due to its age and is lightly stained in places. With a barely perceptible box pleat along the left margin.