{"product_id":"portret-van-christoph-greiner-christoph-wilhelm-bock","title":"Portret van Christoph Greiner - Christoph Wilhelm Bock","description":"\u003cp\u003eA formal eighteenth-century portrait engraving of Christoph Greiner, featuring a profile view within a circular frame and detailed biographical text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait of Christoph Greiner is a fine example of late eighteenth-century German printmaking. Executed by Christoph Wilhelm Bock, the work employs the precise techniques of etching and engraving to capture the likeness of the subject in profile. The composition is structured within a circular frame, a common convention for formal portraiture of the period, which directs the viewer's attention to the sitter's features and clerical attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBock demonstrates a high degree of technical control, particularly in the rendering of the subject's powdered wig and the subtle textures of his clothing. The background within the medallion is filled with a dense, cross-hatched pattern that provides a neutral contrast to the subject. Below the portrait, a rectangular cartouche contains a detailed inscription in German, identifying Greiner by his titles and roles, including his position as a canon at Seggau and his ecclesiastical duties in Graz. The inclusion of a sword resting horizontally across the base of the frame adds a layer of heraldic or symbolic weight to the composition, suggesting the subject's status and authority within his community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is characterised by its clean lines and balanced proportions. The artist's signature, 'Bock del. sc.', is visible in the lower margin, indicating that he was responsible for both the original drawing and the subsequent engraving process. This piece offers a clear view into the formal portrait traditions of the era, where the combination of text and image served to document the identity and social standing of the individual. The paper shows the natural ageing expected of a historical print, with the plate mark clearly visible around the central image, preserving the original presentation of the work.\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=\"\/products\/portrait-of-a-man-identified-as-m-van-ommeren-edme-quenedey\" 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 a Man, Identified as M. van Ommeren - Edme Quenedey by Edme Quenedey des Ricets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portret-van-nicolaus-christoph-von-lynker-johann-christian-ernst-muller\" 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;\"\u003ePortret van Nicolaus Christoph von Lynker by Johann Christian Ernst Müller\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Christoph Wilhelm Bock","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59102541414735,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59102544822607,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59102544855375,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59102544888143,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59102544920911,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59102544953679,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59102544986447,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59102545019215,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59102545051983,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59102545084751,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59102545117519,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59102545150287,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/packshot_Poster_1791926515778.jpg?v=1791926515","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/portret-van-christoph-greiner-christoph-wilhelm-bock","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}