Portrait of C. Scaliger Possibly 1574

"Portrait of C. Scaliger" is a 16th-century engraving by Johannes Sambucus, a renowned humanist scholar and engraver. Created possibly in 1574, the print depicts Julius Caesar Scaliger, a noted humanist scholar, in profile within an elaborate frame. The artwork, now housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, is a fine example of portraiture in the Renaissance. The intricate details of the frame, featuring animals and stylized ornamentation, are typical of the period's decorative aesthetic. This engraving is a testament to the artistic mastery of Sambucus and the intellectual climate of the Renaissance.