Hector of Troy, plate one from The Nine Worthies c. 1594

This engraving, "Hector of Troy," is the first plate from Nicolaes de Bruyn's series *The Nine Worthies* (c. 1594). De Bruyn depicts the Trojan hero Hector in an ornate frame filled with detailed engravings of insects and fantastical creatures. This intricate design showcases the characteristic style of Northern Renaissance engravings, known for their meticulous detail and the use of ornamental borders. The print highlights Hector's importance in medieval and Renaissance literature and is an excellent example of historical portraiture through the artistic medium of printmaking.