{"title":"Elias Nessenthaler","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"portret-van-hertog-frederik-van-schomberg-elias-nessenthaler","title":"Portret van hertog Frederik van Schomberg - Elias Nessenthaler","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal Baroque engraving by Elias Nessenthaler depicting the military commander Friedrich von Schomberg in armour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Elias Nessenthaler depicts Friedrich von Schomberg, a military leader of significant standing during the late seventeenth century. The work follows the conventions of formal portraiture common in the Baroque period, presenting the subject within a simulated stone oval frame set atop a pedestal. The inscription on the base identifies the sitter as Fridericus Dux de Schomberg, confirming his status and title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNessenthaler employs precise line work to define the textures of the subject's attire. The armour, rendered with careful attention to light and shadow, contrasts with the soft, voluminous curls of the periwig. The subject is shown in a three-quarter turn, looking back towards the viewer, a pose intended to convey both authority and a sense of immediate presence. The engraving technique allows for a subtle range of grey tones, which model the facial features and the metallic sheen of the breastplate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, Nessenthaler was active in Augsburg, producing works that circulated widely among the European elite. This portrait serves as a record of the visual language used to commemorate military figures of the era. The composition is balanced, with the oval frame providing a clear focus on the subject's face, while the architectural element of the pedestal grounds the image. The print demonstrates the technical skill required to translate painted portraiture into the medium of engraving, maintaining the dignity and gravitas expected of a ducal subject. The clarity of the lines and the controlled application of hatching create a sense of depth and volume, typical of the high-quality print production found in eighteenth-century German workshops.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" 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;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Elias Nessenthaler","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58793518661967,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58793675227471,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58793675260239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58793675293007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58793675325775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58793675358543,"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":58793675391311,"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":58793675424079,"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":58793675456847,"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":58793675489615,"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":58793675522383,"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":58793675555151,"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-hertog-Frederik-van-Schomberg_Poster_CompositorV1_1789518061250.jpg?v=1789518458"},{"product_id":"portret-van-leopold-philip-montecuccoli-elias-nessenthaler","title":"Portret van Leopold Philip Montecuccoli - Elias Nessenthaler","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 18th-century engraving by Elias Nessenthaler depicting the nobleman Leopold Philip Montecuccoli in formal attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Elias Nessenthaler depicts Leopold Philip Montecuccoli, a figure of the Austrian nobility. The work follows the conventions of early 18th-century portraiture, presenting the subject within a trompe l'oeil oval frame that rests upon a stone plinth. This architectural device provides a sense of physical presence, separating the sitter from the background while grounding the image in a classical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNessenthaler employs precise line work to define the textures of the subject's attire and physical features. The sitter wears a voluminous periwig, a hallmark of the period, which cascades over his shoulders. His armour, visible beneath a cravat, suggests his status and military or courtly duties. The artist uses cross-hatching to create depth and shadow, particularly within the folds of the cravat and the metallic sheen of the breastplate. The facial features are rendered with careful attention to individual character, capturing a steady gaze that engages the viewer directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscription on the plinth identifies the subject in Latin, providing his titles and roles within the imperial court. Such prints were often produced to circulate the likenesses of aristocrats, military commanders, or officials among their peers and the public. Nessenthaler, active in Augsburg, was known for his technical proficiency in copperplate engraving, a medium that allowed for the mass production of such portraits. The composition is balanced and formal, reflecting the rigid social hierarchies of the time. The monochromatic nature of the engraving focuses the viewer's attention on the interplay of light and shadow, as well as the fine details of the costume. This print serves as a record of the visual culture of the Baroque era, where portraiture functioned as a tool for identity and status.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" 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;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Elias Nessenthaler","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807450075471,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807459938639,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807459971407,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807460004175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807460036943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807460069711,"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":58807460102479,"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":58807460135247,"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":58807460168015,"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":58807460200783,"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":58807460233551,"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":58807460266319,"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-Leopold-Philip-Montecuccoli_Poster_CompositorV1_1789660561132.jpg?v=1789663076"},{"product_id":"portret-van-cornelis-de-witt-elias-nessenthaler","title":"Portret van Cornelis de Witt - Elias Nessenthaler","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed eighteenth-century engraving by Elias Nessenthaler, depicting the Dutch magistrate Cornelis de Witt in a formal oval portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Elias Nessenthaler depicts Cornelis de Witt, a figure of political consequence in the Dutch Republic. Nessenthaler, a German engraver active in the early eighteenth century, employs the traditional oval format common to portraiture of the period. The subject is rendered with a focus on the precise linear techniques characteristic of copperplate engraving, where varying densities of cross-hatching and parallel lines define the contours of the face, the texture of the wig, and the folds of the cravat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the conventions of formal portraiture, placing the sitter within a structured frame that directs attention to his features. The inscription below the portrait, 'Cornelius de Wit, Consul Dortrechtanus', identifies the subject and his role as a magistrate of Dordrecht. The use of light and shadow is achieved through the density of the engraved lines, creating a sense of volume in the sitter's clothing and facial structure. The background, composed of fine horizontal lines, provides a neutral setting that allows the figure to emerge with clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNessenthaler's work reflects the broader European tradition of disseminating portraits of public figures through print media. Such engravings were often produced for inclusion in historical accounts or biographical collections, serving as a visual record of individuals who shaped the political climate of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The print demonstrates the technical skill required to translate painted portraiture into the medium of engraving, maintaining a balance between anatomical accuracy and the decorative requirements of the format. This piece offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the era, where the dissemination of portrait prints allowed for the recognition of political figures across borders.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" 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;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Elias Nessenthaler","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807503225167,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807525933391,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807525966159,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807525998927,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807526031695,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807526064463,"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":58807526097231,"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":58807526129999,"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":58807526162767,"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":58807526195535,"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":58807526228303,"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":58807526261071,"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-Cornelis-de-Witt_Poster_CompositorV1_1789662981583.jpg?v=1789663621"},{"product_id":"friedrich-graf-von-veterani-elias-nessenthaler","title":"Friedrich Graf von Veterani - Elias Nessenthaler","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal Baroque engraving by Elias Nessenthaler depicting the military commander Friedrich Graf von Veterani in armour and a period periwig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Elias Nessenthaler depicts Friedrich Graf von Veterani, a military figure of the late seventeenth century. The portrait follows the conventions of aristocratic representation common in the Baroque period, presenting the subject within a trompe-l'oeil oval frame that rests upon a stone plinth. The Latin inscription at the base identifies the sitter, noting his title and his role as a commander in Transylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNessenthaler employs precise line work to distinguish the textures of the subject's attire. The plate armour is rendered with clean, parallel hatching to suggest the reflective quality of polished metal, while the cravat is depicted with softer, more fluid lines to indicate the delicate nature of the fabric. The sitter wears a voluminous periwig, a hallmark of the era's fashion, which frames his face and cascades over his shoulders. The artist uses varying densities of cross-hatching to create depth within the oval, ensuring the figure appears to emerge from the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker active in Augsburg, Nessenthaler produced numerous portraits of nobility and military officers. These works were often intended for inclusion in biographical collections or as standalone commemorative prints. The composition is balanced and formal, adhering to the standard portrait format of the time. The focus remains on the sitter's status, conveyed through his military dress and the dignified, direct gaze directed at the viewer. This print provides a clear example of early eighteenth-century graphic portraiture, where the technical skill of the engraver was used to document the appearance and rank of historical figures for a contemporary audience.\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=\"\/nl\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" 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;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/pastoral-landscape-with-the-ponte-molle-claude-lorrain\" 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;\"\u003ePastoral Landscape with the Ponte Molle - Claude Lorrain — Claude Lorrain\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Elias Nessenthaler","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807513579855,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807551983951,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58807552016719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58807552049487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58807552082255,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58807552115023,"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":58807552147791,"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":58807552180559,"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":58807552213327,"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":58807552246095,"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":58807552278863,"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":58807552311631,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Friedrich-Graf-von-Veterani_Poster_CompositorV1_1789662597035.jpg?v=1789663839"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/nl\/collections\/elias-nessenthaler.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}