Vera Effigies Guilielmi Burton / L.L. Baccalaurei 1657 - 1658

Wenceslaus Hollar's etching *Vera Effigies Guilielmi Burton / L.L. Baccalaurei* (1657–58) is a portrait of William Burton, a 17th-century English scholar. The detailed etching features Burton in an oval frame with his hand resting on a book, representing his intellectual pursuits. Hollar's masterful use of line and shading, combined with the inscription below the image, provides viewers with a glimpse into the life and scholarly work of William Burton. The image showcases Hollar's skill as a draftsman and etcher and highlights his significant contribution to 17th-century art.