Portret van Michael Rötenbeck 1623 - 1628

This engraving, created by Hans Troschel between 1623 and 1628, portrays Michael Rötenbeck, a prominent physician. The portrait presents him in a formal pose, emphasizing his scholarly status through his ruff collar and the skull in his hand, a symbol of mortality and the fleeting nature of life. The inscription beneath the portrait provides details of Rötenbeck's life and career, adding a biographical element to the artwork. This print is an example of 17th-century portraiture, reflecting the importance of scholarly figures in the period.