Portret van Eberhard Rudolph Roth 1670 - 1737

This engraving by Andreas Matthäus Wolfgang depicts Eberhard Rudolph Roth, and was made in Augsburg, Germany around 1715. It captures Roth, a Rector and Professor of Logic and History, framed within an oval, above an inscribed plinth. The portrait itself, with its formal composition and attention to detail, reflects the importance of the subject and his status within the academic community. The Latin inscription further emphasizes Roth's intellectual standing. This piece provides insight into the cultural values of the time, where education and scholarly achievement were highly regarded. For historians, sources such as university archives, city records, and biographical dictionaries would offer further information about both Roth and Wolfgang, thus enriching our understanding of the social and institutional context that shaped this portrait. Through such study, we appreciate art not just as aesthetic objects, but as artifacts reflecting the values and power structures of their time.