Portret van Jacques Lefèvre d'Étaples 1682

This 1682 engraving by Edme de Boulonois depicts Jacques Lefèvre d'Étaples, a French humanist scholar known for his work on the Bible and his contributions to the Reformation. The portrait, housed at the Rijksmuseum, shows Lefèvre in a somber, thoughtful expression, wearing a fur-trimmed robe and a distinctive cap. The oval frame and the inscription on the ribbon below add to the classical feel of the piece, emphasizing the subject's intellectual and scholarly character. This artwork is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the life and legacy of a prominent figure in the Renaissance.