Portret van Kenelm Digby 1627 - 1636

This engraving by Robert van Voerst, dated 1627-1636, portrays Kenelm Digby, an English polymath, scientist, and author. Digby is depicted in a three-quarter-length pose, with his right hand resting on his chest and a celestial globe in the background, hinting at his scientific interests. The engraving, a prominent example of portraiture, is on display at the Rijksmuseum, highlighting the artist's skilled depiction of detail and the sitter's personality.