Portrait of Fuxius Possibly 1574

Johannes Sambucus's "Portrait of Fuxius" is a 16th-century engraving that depicts the physician and botanist Leonhart Fuchs. The engraving, likely made in 1574, is a detailed portrait of Fuchs, showing him in a fur-trimmed collar and a cap, and is framed with an elaborate Renaissance-style border. The image was likely part of a larger publication, perhaps a book on medicine or botany. The inscription below the portrait refers to Fuchs's work and expertise in medicinal plants. This engraving, now in the Art Institute of Chicago, is a testament to the artistry and scientific advancements of the Renaissance period.