Portret van bioloog Lazzaro Spallanzani 1810 - 1900

"Portret van bioloog Lazzaro Spallanzani" is a portrait of the Italian biologist Lazzaro Spallanzani by Italian artist Caterina Piotti-Pirola. The engraving, created sometime between 1810 and 1900, depicts Spallanzani in profile, his gaze directed towards the viewer. This portrait, held in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the legacy of Spallanzani's contributions to the field of biology, especially his groundbreaking work on animal reproduction and the disproving of spontaneous generation. The artwork is a fine example of the portraiture genre, showcasing Piotti-Pirola's skill in capturing the subject's likeness and conveying a sense of intellectual depth.