Eitel Hans I. Besserer von Schnürpflingen

Schaffner employed a careful modeling of light and shadow, creating a chiaroscuro effect that gives the face a three‑dimensional quality. Fine brushwork renders the texture of the fur trim with a near‑tactile realism, while the subdued background enhances the contrast, allowing the sitter’s features and clothing to dominate the visual field.

Created in Ulm, where Schaffner was active as both painter and medallist, the work entered the collection of the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. Its presence in this major German museum situates the portrait within a broader narrative of regional art from the early Baroque period, preserving Schaffner’s contribution to portraiture alongside his more widely known religious commissions.