Magistrati 1598

"Magistrati" is a 1598 engraving by Christoph Krieger, depicting a magistrate in a long robe with a cap and a long white beard. The engraving is framed by ornate decorative borders, suggesting a formal setting. This small-scale work (167 x 125 mm) exemplifies the detailed and often ornate style of woodcuts and engravings popular in the late Renaissance. These intricate prints were often used for illustrations in books and pamphlets, capturing important figures and events of the time.