Portret van Michael Angelus Tillius by Theodor Vercruys

Portret van Michael Angelus Tillius 1690 - 1739

theodorvercruys

pencil drawn

aged paper

toned paper

photo restoration

old engraving style

historical photography

portrait reference

old-timey

19th century

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Theodor Vercruys's "Portret van Michael Angelus Tillius" (1690-1739) is an engraving that depicts the Dutch botanist Michael Tillius. The portrait is presented within an oval frame, and the inscription surrounding it indicates Tillius's prominent role as a Professor, botanist, and member of the Royal Society. The engraving's detailed depiction and inscription showcase Tillius's significant contributions to the field of botany during the 17th and 18th centuries.