Portret van Pietro Andrea Mattioli 1572

This engraving by Philips Galle, created in 1572, portrays Pietro Andrea Mattioli, a prominent Italian physician and botanist. The print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Mattioli in a three-quarter profile, wearing a fur-trimmed coat, likely reflecting his status and scholarly pursuits. The fine detail of the engraving, particularly in the rendering of the fur and the inscription "PETRVS ANDREAS MATTHIOLVS SENENSIS," showcases Galle's skill as a printmaker and highlights the prominence of Mattioli in the scientific community of his time.