Provoost 1573

"Provoost" is a woodcut print by Jost Amman from 1573 and is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum. The print, featuring a detailed portrait of a man with a feathered hat and elaborate clothing, is framed within an ornate border of interlaced foliage and figures. Amman was a prolific artist of the 16th century and his work was often used to illustrate books and other publications. This particular print would have likely been part of a larger series that aimed to document and depict the people and customs of the time. The detailed rendering of the figure and the use of the woodcut medium are characteristic of Amman's style.