Portret van Hieronymus Scholiers (?) 1583

This engraving by Dutch master Hendrick Goltzius, created in 1583, depicts a portrait of Hieronymus Scholiers. The work, titled "Portret van Hieronymus Scholiers(?)", is a fine example of Goltzius's skill in depicting detail and realism. The subject is shown wearing a fashionable ruff and a refined attire of the period, characteristic of Northern Renaissance portraiture. The inscription around the oval frame includes the subject's age (30) and the year of the portrait, as well as the artist's signature "Holtzius fecat," meaning "Holtzius made it." The piece, now in the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies the meticulous craftsmanship and artistic prowess of the Dutch Golden Age.