Portret van Marcus Tullius Cicero 1549 - 1584

This anonymous 16th-century engraving depicts Marcus Tullius Cicero, a Roman orator, politician, and philosopher. The bust-length portrait shows Cicero in profile, wearing a laurel wreath and toga. The artist's use of fine lines and hatching creates a sense of realism and detail, highlighting the subject's noble features. The engraving is framed with a decorative border, adding to the overall sense of elegance and formality. It's a testament to the enduring legacy of Cicero as a towering figure in Roman history and Western thought.