Portret van Johannes Oporinus 1568 - 1587

This anonymous portrait engraving of Johannes Oporinus, a professor and printer in Basel, Switzerland, was created between 1568 and 1587. The engraving depicts Oporinus in a three-quarter profile view, holding a book, and wearing a hat and robe. It was likely created to commemorate Oporinus, who died in 1568. The image is inscribed with a short biography in German and an epitaph that mentions his contributions to the printing press and his legacy as a scholar. This artwork is a testament to the importance of printing in 16th-century Europe and the impact that individuals like Oporinus had on society.