Portrait of Abraham Ortelius 

This portrait by Peter Paul Rubens depicts Abraham Ortelius, a renowned cartographer of the 16th century. Ortelius is portrayed in a three-quarter profile, his gaze directed towards the viewer. His left hand rests on a globe, symbolizing his groundbreaking work in creating the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, the first modern atlas. Rubens' masterful brushstrokes capture the subject's intelligent expression and discerning character. The rich textures of Ortelius’ clothing and the detailed rendering of the globe further emphasize his significant contribution to the field of cartography.