Portret van Josephus Scaliger op 35-jarige leeftijd before 1604

This engraving by Zacharias Dolendo, dated before 1604, is a portrait of Josephus Scaliger, a prominent humanist scholar, at the age of 35. The piece depicts Scaliger in an oval frame, wearing a ruff and a richly patterned garment. The meticulous detail of the engraving and the inscription surrounding the portrait contribute to its formal and elegant presentation, typical of portraiture during this period. This artwork is held in the Rijksmuseum and exemplifies the skilled craftsmanship of Zacharias Dolendo, a 16th century engraver.