Engravings of Historical Figures

Detailed engravings featuring portraits of notable historical figures, framed within decorative elements, rich in historical context.

Portret van Hendrick Goltzius, Jacob Matham, 1617 print Portrait of Hendrick Goltius (1558-1616), painter and engraver, at the age of 59. Bust to the left, in oval. The oval is caught in an architectural frame with allegorical figures that refer to his artistry. On the left is 'Spirito' with Caduceus, on the right is 'Disegno' with drawing attributes. In the middle of the three graces. Above the portrait, a skull in the pediment, two horns of abundance and two trumpets. Haarlem paper engraving historical persons. portrait, self-portrait of painter. symbolic representations, allegories and emblems ~ drawing. Idea, Concept; 'Idea' (Ripa). ornament derived from architectural details. Graces (Charites), generally three in number; 'Gratie' (Ripa). honouring the artist. 'Cornucopia', Horn of Plenty. skull as symbol of 'Vanitas'
Portret van Hendrick Goltzius, Jacob Matham, 1617 print Portrait of Hendrick Goltius (1558-1616), painter and engraver, at the age of 59. Bust to the left, in oval. The oval is caught in an architectural frame with allegorical figures that refer to his artistry. On the left is 'Spirito' with Caduceus, on the right is 'Disegno' with drawing attributes. In the middle of the three graces. Above the portrait, a skull in the pediment, two horns of abundance and two trumpets. Haarlem paper engraving historical persons. portrait, self-portrait of painter. symbolic representations, allegories and emblems ~ drawing. Idea, Concept; 'Idea' (Ripa). ornament derived from architectural details. Graces (Charites), generally three in number; 'Gratie' (Ripa). honouring the artist. 'Cornucopia', Horn of Plenty. skull as symbol of 'Vanitas'