Portret van Frans I van Valois-Angoulême, koning van Frankrijk 1598

This is a woodcut portrait of Francis I of France by Jost Amman, created in 1598. The artwork depicts the King's head in profile, encircled by a decorative border, with the inscription "FRANCISCUS I. REX FRAN." below. The image is set within a larger design featuring decorative elements, including a shield and a scene depicting a battle, likely representing one of the conflicts during Francis' reign. The portrait is part of the larger work *Icones Virorum Illustrium* by Amman, a collection of portraits of notable figures from history. The woodcut was made as part of the broader humanism movement which involved a renewed interest in classical antiquity and the historical figures of the past.