Portret van Franciscus de le Boë Sylvius 1659 - 1709

This anonymous etching from the Rijksmuseum depicts the Dutch physician Franciscus dele Boe Sylvius, also known as Franciscus Sylvius. Dating back to between 1659 and 1709, this work is an example of a portrait in the Baroque style. The engraving, which includes the subject's coat of arms, showcases Sylvius in a formal pose, capturing his dignified presence. His attire and the inscription beneath the image identify him as a professor of medicine at the University of Leiden.