295 - J. BOENER (1647–1720), Portrait of K. von Stieler (1632–1707), circa 1678, copper engraving

J. BOENER (1647–1720), Portrait of K. von Stieler (1632–1707), circa 1678, copper engraving Johann Alexander Boener (born before 1647 in Nuremberg—died 1720 in Nuremberg): Portrait of Kaspar von Stieler (born 1632 in Erfurt—died 1707 in Erfurt), c. 1678, copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on paper Inscription: Signed in the lower part of the printing plate: "AEgijdius Martini Med D.PP. Med. Prov. Erf.". Inscribed in the lower part of the printing plate: "The bailiff does not eat his portion before the sun sets; whoever places his diligence in the light can see it at night. Why does one laboriously etch the image of the bailiff? For when it comes time to paint, the painter himself must be there." Date: c. 1678 Description: The sitter is surrounded by a tendril of oak leaves, complemented by heraldic elements in the upper corners. Person: Depicted: Kaspar von Stieler (1632 Erfurt – 1707 Erfurt) Kaspar von Stieler was a 17th-century German writer and linguist. After discontinuing his studies and working in various professions—including as a military judge and officer—he became chamber secretary at the court of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt in 1662. He established his reputation as a court poet through his contributions to the “Rudolstadt Festival” and later served as secretary of the University of Jena. Stieler is best known for his work *Die geharnschte Venus*, a songbook combining a variety of poetic styles and themes. He also made a significant contribution to German linguistics, particularly through his dictionary “Der Teutschen Sprache Stammbaum und Fortwachs.” Keywords: Copper engraving; 17th; Century; Portrait; Traditional clothing; High collar; Floral ornaments; Shell motifs; Baroque ornaments; German calligraphy; Historical document; Work of art, 17th century, Baroque, Portraits, Germany, Size: Paper: 31.8 cm x 18.9 cm (12.5 x 7.4 in), Plate: 31.2 cm x 18.2 cm (12.3 x 7.2 in), Image: 30.1 cm x 17.5 cm (11.9 x 6.9 in) Condition: Very good condition. Trimmed on the left and bottom just inside the plate mark. Collection stamp on the lower right of the verso; the recto is slightly translucent.