Portret van Philipp Nicolai 1605

"Portret van Philipp Nicolai" is a 1605 engraving by German artist Heinrich Ulrich. It depicts Philipp Nicolai, a prominent German theologian and hymn writer, in an oval frame with an inscription in German. Nicolai is depicted holding a book, a symbol of his scholarly work. Ulrich's use of detailed hatching creates a sense of depth and texture, emphasizing the subject's presence. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into 17th-century portraiture and the intellectual world of the time.