Portret van Johannes Fredericus Gronovius 1664 - 1721

This engraving, "Portret van Johannes Fredericus Gronovius", by Jan van Munnickhuysen, depicts Johannes Fredericus Gronovius, a renowned scholar and physician, in an oval frame. The image, executed in the style of the 17th century, showcases Gronovius's serious countenance, his neatly arranged hair and his attire, suggesting his esteemed status. The inscription below the portrait, in Latin, provides biographical information about Gronovius, including his birth and death dates, as well as the city of his death, Leiden. This engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a historical record of Gronovius, a prominent figure in the intellectual world of his time.