Portret van Francesco Corti 1587 - 1606

"Portret van Francesco Corti" is an engraving by Philips Galle, a Flemish printmaker who was active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The artwork, which is a portrait of Francesco Corti, an Italian jurist and legal scholar, is displayed at the Rijksmuseum. The detailed etching shows Corti in profile, wearing a ruff and a robe, with his long hair and beard carefully rendered. The engraving was made between 1587 and 1606, showcasing the skillful use of line and shading typical of Galle's style. This engraving, with its formal composition and realistic depiction of its subject, is a fine example of 16th-century portraiture.