Von dem Verdienste des Portraitmalers

<p><i>Von dem Verdienste des Portraitmalers</i> is a treatise delivered by Joseph von Sonnenfels on September 23 1768 before the k.k. freyen Zeichnung- und Kupferstecherakademie (Imperial and Royal Free Academy of Drawing and Engraving). In this oration Sonnenfels explores the value and merit of portrait painters and the art of portraiture itself. The work offers insights into the artistic theories and practices of the 18th century reflecting the importance placed on visual representation and artistic skill within Viennese society. This historical document provides valuable context for understanding the role of artists and art academies in shaping cultural and aesthetic standards during the Enlightenment.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>