Portret van Nicholas Bruyant 1638 - 1657

This engraving by Paulus Pontius, created between 1638 and 1657, depicts Nicholas Bruyant, an astrologer and mathematician from Atrecht. The portrait is framed by an elaborate architectural structure, adorned with symbols associated with astronomy and mathematics, including a celestial sphere and a sundial. This intricate composition enhances the subject's intellectual prowess and scholarly pursuits, making the print a fine example of the 17th-century portrait genre.