Portret van Raymond Vieussens c. 1650 - 1699

This etching by Mathieu Boulanger is a portrait of Raymond Vieussens, a French doctor who specialized in anatomy. The portrait is presented in an oval frame with a Latin inscription describing Vieussens’s occupation. This artwork is considered an example of 17th century portraiture, a genre that focuses on capturing the likeness and character of individuals. The engraving shows the individual in a straightforward manner, emphasizing his features and stature, which conveys the importance of Vieussens’s contribution to medicine during this period.