17th-Century Engraving Portrait of Paulus Von Stetten by Johann Balthasar Probst.

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This engraving depicts Paulus von Stetten, a notable figure in the Holy Roman Empire. He served as a councilor to … Read more This engraving depicts Paulus von Stetten, a notable figure in the Holy Roman Empire. He served as a councilor to Emperor Charles VI and held the significant position of "Duumvir vigesimus Octavus" (the twenty-eighth chief magistrate) of Augsburg, a prominent imperial free city. His life spanned a period of significant political and social change in Central Europe.

Engravings like this were common in the 17th and 18th centuries for commemorating important individuals and disseminating their likeness. The detailed inscription provides biographical information, including birth and death dates, and highlights his official capacities, serving as both a historical record and a testament to his status. The style of the portrait, particularly the wig and attire, is characteristic of the Baroque era. See less