Portret van Adam Lonitzer 1597 - 1599

This engraving, titled "Portret van Adam Lonitzer," was created by Robert Boissard between 1597 and 1599. The artwork portrays Adam Lonitzer, a renowned German physician and botanist, in a detailed, almost life-like manner. Lonitzer is shown holding a glass in one hand and a book in the other, reflecting his scholarly pursuits. The image is framed within a decorative archway adorned with floral motifs and the inscription "Med. Phyfic Franef, ad Moenum," indicating Lonitzer's profession and location. The inscription at the bottom "Hebarum fcribis folerti indagine vires. est labor, est multa cognitionis opus, fabr" likely refers to the pursuit of knowledge and its challenges. This work is an example of a portrait engraving, a popular art form in the Renaissance, which served to document and celebrate important figures.