Portret van de kunstenaar Cornelis Cort 1578 - 1936

"Portret van de kunstenaar Cornelis Cort" is a 1578 etching by Dutch artist Gijsbert Van Veen. The portrait depicts Cornelis Cort, a renowned engraver of the 16th century. The etching is a bust-length portrait, showing Cort in a detailed, ornamented collar and a cloak over a tunic. The work is framed by an oval with a Latin inscription that states that Cort was a skilled engraver and honored as a patron of the arts. The etching is considered a fine example of Dutch Renaissance portraiture, and is a testament to the skill of both the artist and the subject.