Portrait of Hieronymus Schurstab 1554

"Portrait of Hieronymus Schurstab" is a 1554 engraving by German Renaissance artist Hanns Lautensack. The work is a portrait of Hieronymus Schurstab, a figure of importance in the German city of Rzesza. Schurstab is depicted in profile, wearing a cap and a patterned doublet. His right hand rests in his lap, holding a small object. Behind him is a window with a curtain pulled back to reveal a scene of the city of Rzesza in the distance. The inscription below the portrait includes a verse written by Schurstab himself, reflecting on his life and his hopes for the future. "Portrait of Hieronymus Schurstab" is a fine example of Lautensack's portraiture, demonstrating his skill in capturing the likeness of his sitter.