Portret van Simon Paulli 1648

This 1648 etching by Albert Haelwegh depicts Simon Paulli, a prominent physician and botanist. The portrait is framed within an ornate oval, with the inscription "Simon. S. Heil. Pavlli. in. Regia. Hafniensi. Academia. Primus. Anatom. Chirurg. Botan. Praefectvs. A. D. 1646," identifying Paulli's esteemed position within the University of Copenhagen. The intricate details of Paulli's attire and the inscription highlight his scholarly achievements and provide insight into the social status of intellectuals in 17th-century Europe.