Peter Scriverius 1649

This 1649 etching by Cornelis Visscher depicts Peter Scriverius, a Dutch historian and scholar. The portrait, characterized by meticulous detail and a sense of realism, captures Scriverius in a contemplative pose. The inscription at the bottom provides information about the sitter and the artist, highlighting the importance of scholarship and the craft of etching in 17th-century Dutch culture. This piece, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, is a testament to Visscher's skill as an engraver and a window into the lives of prominent figures of the Dutch Golden Age.