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Unknown (18th century): Portrait in profile of the French philosopher Charles de Secondat, 18th century, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Paper Inscription: Lower right signed in the printing plate: "Baerenstecher sc". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Carl von Montesquieu". Date: 18th century Description: The artwork reveals a portrait in an oval frame - an engraving - showing a profile view of a man. Fine lines are recognisable, reflecting a mixture of determination and delicacy, which emphasises the character of the classical printing technique. Below the portrait is the name of the sitter, which indicates his historical significance. The careful emphasising of the facial features suggests that the person depicted has an outstanding social position. Person: Baron Charles de Secondat, de Montesquieu (1689 Bordeaux - 1755 Paris) Keywords: Oval; portrait; engraving; profile view; man; fine lines; printing technique; historical significance; facial features; social position; portrait; classicism; work of art; engraving technique; separation of powers; Enlightenment; the spirit of the law; criticism of slavery, 18th century, Baroque, Portraits, Germany, Size: Paper: 8,4 cm x 6,0 cm (3,3 x 2,4 in), Depiction: 6,5 cm x 4,9 cm (2,6 x 1,9 in)