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The artist employs precise line work to define the textures of the fabric and the facial features of the sitter, capturing a sense of gravity and intellectual focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background consists of horizontal hatching, a technique used to create depth and focus the viewer's attention on the subject. Below the portrait, an inscription identifies the sitter as 'M. Iohann Sauer' and notes his tenure at St. Lorenz from 1654 to 1677. This inclusion of biographical detail is typical of the period, where portrait prints functioned as both commemorative records and markers of social or professional status. The plate mark is visible, indicating the physical process of printing from a copper plate onto paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristoph Melchior Roth was a Nuremberg-based engraver known for his contributions to local portraiture and book illustration. His work reflects the technical standards of the German Baroque, where clarity of line and formal composition were prioritised. This print offers a clear view into the visual culture of the seventeenth-century Lutheran church, documenting the appearance of a specific member of the clergy. The composition remains balanced, with the subject positioned centrally to command the space. The print is a fine example of the portrait engraving tradition, demonstrating the skill required to render character and costume through the medium of the burin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/portret-van-johann-gotz-johann-alexander-boner\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortret van Johann Götz - Johann Alexander Böner by Johann Alexander Boener\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/it\/products\/portret-van-johann-saubert-i-johann-pfann\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortret van Johann Saubert I by Johann Pfann\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Christoph Melchior Roth","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59102127358287,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59102129291599,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59102129324367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59102129357135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59102129389903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59102129422671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59102129455439,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59102129488207,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59102129520975,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59102129553743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59102129586511,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59102129619279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portret-van-Johann-Sauer_Poster_CompositorV1_1791863356014.jpg?v=1791863759","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/it\/products\/portret-van-johann-sauer-christoph-melchior-roth","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}