464 - J. HAID (*1704) after HEUMANN (*1691), Philosopher Samuel Hollmann, Mezzotint

J. HAID (*1704) after HEUMANN (*1691), Philosopher Samuel Hollmann, Mezzotint Johann Jakob Haid (1704 Kleineislingen - before 1767 Augsburg) after Georg Daniel Heumann (1691 Nuremberg - 1759 ibid.): Portrait of the philosopher and naturalist Samuel Christian Hollmann (1696 Stettin - 1787 Göttingen), 18th century, Mezzotint Technique: Mezzotint on Paper Inscription: Signed lower left and right in the printing plate "G.D.Heuman del." and "I.I.Haid scul. et exc. Aug. Vind.". Date: 18th century Description: After an original by Georg Daniel Heumann (1691 Nuremberg - 1759 ibid.). Half-portrait in half-profile of the German scholar in wrinkled robe sitting in an antique transfigured study. His right hand points to an apparatus on the table in front of him. In the background an antique column base and a mercury barometer can be seen on the wall. Below the artistically framed portrait is the sitter's coat of arms and a Latin text with Hollmann's name, titles and date of birth. Keywords: 18th century, Classicism, Portraits, Germany, Size: Paper: 40,0 cm x 24,9 cm (15,7 x 9,8 in) Condition: Good condition. In places the sheet is discoloured due to its age. Pale foxing is visible in isolated places. There are two restored marginal tears along the left edge of the sheet. On the lower right the paper surface is somewhat damaged along the edge.