Portret van Johann Adam Lonicerus by Robert Boissard

Portret van Johann Adam Lonicerus 1597 - 1599

light pencil work

old engraving style

caricature

flower

cartoon sketch

personal sketchbook

illustrative and welcoming imagery

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

cartoon style

cartoon carciture

"Portret van Johann Adam Lonicerus" is an engraving by Robert Boissard, dating from 1597 to 1599. The work depicts Johann Adam Lonicerus, a German physician and botanist, in an oval frame. The portrait displays Lonicerus in formal attire, holding a plant in his left hand, with a small skull and hourglass on the table below. The engraving captures the detail of Lonicerus's features and clothing, reflecting the artistic style of the late 16th century. This artwork is now housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.