Philips Galle (1537-1612), Pupil of Coornhert from Haarlem, Engraver and Publisher in Antwerp from 1570; The Baptism of the Eunuch in Background Left 1582

This 1582 engraving by Dutch artist Hendrick Goltzius, titled "Philips Galle (1537-1612), Pupil of Coornhert from Haarlem, Engraver and Publisher in Antwerp from 1570", depicts the engraver Philips Galle, known for his work in Antwerp. The image shows Galle standing in an elaborate studio setting, with a scroll in his hand, and the Baptism of the Eunuch in the background. This engraving is a fine example of Goltzius’s skill in portraying a sitter in a detailed, realistic style with an emphasis on his subjects’ personality and the artistic craft they practice. It is housed in the Art Institute of Chicago and is a rare and beautiful example of Dutch printmaking from the late 16th century.