Portret van vicaris Adelbertus Eggius 1590 - 1633

This engraving, "Portret van vicaris Adelbertus Eggius", was created by Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert between 1590 and 1633. It is a portrait of Adelbertus Eggius, a vicar, in profile, wearing a black cap and a white collar. The engraving is framed by a circular border that includes the inscription "Meditantes gememus", "Adelbertivs Eggivs S.T.L. Vicarius", and "Harlemens. Obijt 1010 Etat. 56". The inscription at the bottom of the print reads: "Mijst Adelbertum Batavis Britannia geodam, / Nunc dat Adelbertum, Bettaus terra sibi, / Hec facies: vitam dabit emula vita prioris, / N'q' quod iuravit, quam tulit ille fidem." This engraving is a fine example of portraiture in the 17th century and is a testament to the skill of Boëtius Adamsz. Bolswert, a leading engraver of his time.